Statutory Declaration of Progress Payment Distribution: CCDC 9A & 9B

Key Takeaways

• CCDC 9A and CCDC 9B are sworn declarations used by contractors and subcontractors as a condition of receiving progress payments or the release of holdback funds in construction projects.
• Both CCDC 9A and CCDC 9B ensure payments are properly distributed for the duration of a project.
• Contractors use CCDC 9A while subcontractors depend on CCDC 9B.
• The CCDC forms are enforced by the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC), the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).
• Commission your CCDC 9A or CCDC 9B forms with the help of NotaryPro’s online notary services.

What is a Statutory Declaration of Progress Payment Distribution by Contractor? 

CCDC 9A/9B – is a Statutory Declaration of Progress Payment Distribution by Contractor or Subcontractor is a sworn statement for use by the Contractor or Subcontractor as a condition of receiving payment for either the second and subsequent applications for progress payment or the release of holdback funds.

The use of statutory declaration of progress payment documents helps ensure that appropriate payment distribution is maintained throughout a construction project, up to and including the latest progress payment received.

CCDC 9A/9B is usually required as a condition for the (second and subsequent) progress payments or release of holdback. The declaration must be made before a commissioner for oaths, notary public or justice of the peace. The legislation of the applicable province sets out who can take affidavits and declarations.

Difference between CCDC 9A and CCDC 9B

There are two different CCDC documents.

CCDC 9A – 2018 Statutory Declaration of Progress Payment Distribution by Contractor | Document link. The Statutory Declaration of Progress Payment Distribution by Contractor is a sworn statement for use by the Contractor as a condition of receiving payment for either the second and subsequent applications for progress payment or the release of holdback funds.

CCDC 9B – 2018 is a Statutory Declaration of Progress Payment Distribution by Subcontractor | Document link. The Statutory Declaration of Progress Payment Distribution by Subcontractor is a sworn statement for use by the Subcontractor as a condition of receiving payment for either the second and subsequent applications for progress payment or the release of holdback funds.

Which Organizations Endorse the CCDC form? 

There are currently four associations that enforce the CCDC documents, which are:

• Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Canada (ACEC)
• Canadian Construction Association (CCA)
• Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)
• Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (Architecture Canada)

How Do I Complete a CCDC 9A or 9B Statutory Declaration? 

Completing a CCDC 9A or CCDC 9B is easy and simple. First, download the document here. Once you have downloaded the document, and filled it out, you will need to visit a notary public or commissioner of oath.

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