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Can a non-architect, IT consultant sign the AIA G702 to certify payment?

An IT Network consultant is the Owner’s design professional for the IT portion of a design project. They are responsible for the design and oversight of that portion of the project. They are not licensed architects. The IT contractor has submitted a G702 with G703 for payment. The forms appear to be properly filled out. Legally, can the IT consultant sign on the architect certification line?

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May 28, 2020

Hello, Great question. The IT consultant should not sign as an architect because they are not one, but you can change the form to put in what their title is instead of an architect. If the general contractor and/or owner are willing to have certification by the IT consultant, it is not an issue. All the best, Karalynn Cromeens Managing Partner Tel: (713) 715-7334 www.TheCromeensLawFirm.com Privileged Attorney-Client Communication and/or Attorney Work Product: The above message and attachments, if any, are confidential and may be protected by the attorney/client privilege and/or attorney work product. The unauthorized disclosure, use, dissemination, or copying of this e-mail, or any information it contains, by anyone other than the intended recipient, is prohibited. If you are not the named recipient or have otherwise received this communication in error, delete it immediately and notify the sender at the office number listed above or by return email.

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