A form built around six decisions
A useful change order form answers: what changed, why, what is included, what it costs, how timing changes, and who approved it. Those decisions matter more than decorative legal language.
A simple form for fast approvals
Change Order Form Template
A simple change order form helps keep scope changes, costs, and schedule impacts clear in one document.
Use this form structure when you need a clean record of what changed. The strongest change orders avoid vague wording and make approval obvious.
Create free change order
How to use it
Build a change order that is easy to review
Printable and PDF-friendly
Use the prefilled generator to replace the example details with your job information, review the document on screen, and receive a clean PDF for signatures or written approval.
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Six-decision change order form example
Example- What changed
- Add a 240V circuit and wall outlet for an owner-selected range.
- Why
- The original appliance schedule specified a gas range.
- Included
- Breaker, cable, outlet, electrician labor, permit amendment, and testing.
- Price
- $925 addition to the original agreement.
- Time
- One work day added before cabinet installation.
- Approval
- Owner and contractor sign before electrical work is scheduled.
What to include
Change order number or reference
Project and customer details
Requested change summary
Detailed scope notes
Cost and schedule changes
Signature or written approval area
Common questions
Is this change order form free?
Yes. You can create a preview for free, download the generated PDF, or email yourself a copy.
Can I edit the form before creating the PDF?
Yes. Choose a starting scenario, then edit the contractor, project, scope, cost, schedule, and client details.
Is this legal advice?
No. Contractor Paperwork provides practical paperwork tools, not legal advice. Review important documents with qualified counsel.
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Important note
This page is a practical paperwork guide, not legal advice. Review important construction documents with qualified counsel before use.