A blank, fillable, printable change order for documenting scope, cost, or schedule changes to a
project already estimated or proposed — with client and contractor sign-off built in. No signup required.
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Your Change Order Fill in the fields below, then print or save as PDF
How to use this template: Type directly into the fields below in your browser, then click
"Print / Save PDF" and choose "Save as PDF" in your browser's print dialog. Use this after an
estimate or proposal has already been
accepted and the scope, cost, or schedule needs to change.
Contractor Information
Client Information
Description of Requested Change
Added Work
Removed Work
Cost Impact
Description
Amount
Schedule Impact
Additional Notes
This document is a placeholder for recording a change to your existing agreement — it is not legal advice
and does not by itself constitute a legally binding contract. Review it, and your original agreement, with
a qualified professional for your specific project and jurisdiction before use.
Approval
By signing below, both parties agree to the change described above and its
impact on cost and schedule.
Client Signature & Date
Contractor Representative & Date
What Is a Construction Change Order?
A construction change order is a written document that records a change to the scope, cost, or schedule
of a project after the original estimate, proposal, or contract has already been accepted. It protects both
the contractor and client by keeping the financial and contractual history clean and transparent.
What Should a Change Order Include?
At minimum, a solid change order references the original estimate or proposal it modifies, describes the
requested change, lists any added or removed work, shows the cost impact and revised contract amount, notes
any schedule impact, and includes a place for both the client and contractor to sign off.
Change Order vs Proposal
A proposal is the initial, client-facing offer before work begins — built from your
estimate. A change order is a shorter document used after
a proposal or contract has already been accepted, to record one specific scope, cost, or schedule adjustment —
not to re-propose the whole job. Start with the free proposal template for
the initial offer, and use this change order template once work is already underway. Once the change is
agreed, you'll still need to bill for it — see how contractor
invoicing software keeps that connected to the same job.
How to Customize This Template
Every field here is blank and editable — type directly into your browser to fill it in. Once you're ready
to send it, click "Print / Save PDF" above and choose "Save as PDF" in your browser's print dialog.
Frequently Asked Questions
A construction change order is a written document that records a change to the scope, cost, or schedule of a project after the original estimate, proposal, or contract has already been accepted. It protects both the contractor and client by keeping the financial and contractual history clean and transparent.
A complete change order should reference the original estimate or proposal it modifies, describe the requested change, list any added or removed work, show the cost impact and revised contract amount, note any schedule impact, and include a place for both the client and contractor to sign off.
No. A proposal is the initial, client-facing offer before work begins. A change order is a shorter document used after a proposal or contract has already been accepted, to record a specific scope, cost, or schedule adjustment — not to re-propose the whole job.
Yes. Every field is a blank, editable text field you can fill in directly in your browser. Adjust the sections and wording to match your business and the specific change you're documenting.
Yes. Use the "Print / Save PDF" button above the document, then choose "Save as PDF" in your browser's print dialog instead of printing to paper.
Yes, this contractor change order template is completely free to use and print, and no signup is required.
