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Certificate of Substantial Completion

Milestone certificate marking substantial completion with punch list reference.

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Template only. Not legal advice. Modeled after AIA G704 format but not an official AIA document.

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Default: same as substantial completion

Default: substantial + 30 days

CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

Certificate #:
Issue Date: 2026-05-28
Project:
Project Address:
Owner:
Contractor:
Date of Substantial Completion: 2026-05-28
Warranty Start: 2026-05-28
Final Completion Target: 2026-06-27

The Work performed under the above contract has been reviewed and found, to the best of our knowledge, information, and belief, to be substantially complete as of the Date of Substantial Completion. Substantial Completion is the stage when the Work is sufficiently complete in accordance with the Contract Documents so that the Owner may occupy or use the Work for its intended purpose.

Responsibility

The Contractor shall complete or correct the items on the attached punch list within [N] days. Insurance, utilities, and security responsibilities transfer to the Owner on the Date of Substantial Completion unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Signatures

Architect / Engineer

Signature / Printed Name

Date

Contractor

Signature / Printed Name

Date

Owner

Signature / Printed Name

Date