# Final change order

**URL:** <https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/final-change-order/5513>\
**Category:** Project Management\
**Created:** [December 10, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/final-change-order/5513 "2023-12-10T19:10:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![potoczakhalle](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/8.png) [@potoczakhalle](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/potoczakhalle)\
**Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/final-change-order/5513/1 "2023-12-10T19:10:01Z")

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In researching closeout procedures, what is a final change order? “the final change order is issued alongside the final payment application.” What if no change orders were issued on the project?

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**Author:** ![thomastumelty](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/9.png) [@thomastumelty](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/thomastumelty)\
**Post date:** [December 11, 2023, 6:19am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/final-change-order/5513/2 "2023-12-11T06:19:28Z")

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Hi Potoczakhalle, great question! So for substantial completion we have a formal form that can be issued to close out that phase (G704). For final completion, any additional costs would be reflected in the change order you mentioned. Even if there were no previous change orders, one would be submitted alongside the final payment application if there was a change to cost, schedule or scope in order to close out the project. I hope this addresses your question but if it doesn’t please let us know!

All the best,  
Coach Thomas