Change Order Generator
Create a professional change order in a minute. Describe the change, price it, and get a printable change order with the new contract total and signature lines.
What is a change order?
A change order is a written agreement that modifies the original contract. It records what is changing, why, how much it adds to (or removes from) the price, and how it affects the schedule. Both the client and the contractor sign it before the extra work starts. Change orders are standard in construction and remodelling, but they work just as well for designers, developers, consultants and any freelancer whose project grows after the deal is made.
What to include
- A change order number and date, so changes are easy to track.
- Project name or address and both parties' names.
- A clear description of the change and the reason for it.
- Itemised cost: labour, materials and any fees.
- Original contract amount, previous changes and the new total.
- Impact on the schedule or completion date.
- Signatures and dates from both sides.
How to use this generator
- Fill in the project, contractor and client details.
- Describe the change in plain words the client will understand.
- Add each cost line; the totals update instantly.
- Enter the original contract amount and any earlier changes to show the new total.
- Tap Download PDF / Print, then print it or save it as a PDF and send it for signing.
Why unsigned changes cost you money
Most payment disputes on jobs start the same way: a client asks for something extra on site, the crew does it, and the bill arrives weeks later. By then the client remembers it as "a small favour" or "part of the original price". Without a signed change order you have little proof. That is why experienced contractors live by one rule: no signed change order, no extra work.
The hard part is getting the signature in the moment. Printing a form and chasing a wet signature slows the job down, so many changes go undocumented. That is the gap SignedChange fills: you type the change on your phone, the client signs on theirs, and you both get the same PDF before the work starts.
Change order best practices
- Price the change before doing it, never after.
- Keep descriptions specific: "2 extra outlets on island", not "electrical extras".
- Number every change order and keep a running total.
- Reference approved change orders on your invoice; try our free invoice generator.
- Read our guide to change order templates for more examples.
This generator runs fully in your browser and nothing you type is stored. It is a general template, not legal advice.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a change order?
A signed written agreement that changes the scope, price or schedule of an existing contract.
Who signs a change order?
Both the client (or owner) and the contractor or freelancer, before the extra work starts.
Can I download the change order as a PDF?
Yes. Tap Download PDF / Print and choose Save as PDF.
Is a change order legally binding?
A change order signed by both parties is generally treated as an amendment to the contract. Local rules vary, so seek advice for large or disputed changes.
Does this tool store my data?
No. Everything stays in your browser.