Joint check agreement form 2026

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The Joint Check Agreement outlines the terms between a Contractor and Claimant regarding payment for materials and services supplied for a specific project. It establishes a procedure for issuing joint checks to ensure that subcontractors and suppliers are paid, contingent upon the submission of Releases and Waivers of Claims. The agreement emphasizes that it modifies only the payment provisions of the original Subcontract/Purchase Agreement and is governed by Arizona law.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the joint check agreement form in the editor.
Begin by filling in the date at the top of the form, ensuring accuracy for legal purposes.
Enter the names of both parties involved: Contractor and Claimant. This establishes who is bound by the agreement.
Complete the Subcontract/Purchase Agreement number and date, along with a brief description of the project. This provides context for the agreement.
Review each section carefully, especially those detailing payment procedures and obligations. Ensure all required fields are filled out accurately.
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What is a joint check agreement?

Joint checks in general When joint checks are involved, two payees must endorse the check in order for that check to be deposited. For example: a contractor may issue a joint check that their subcontractor and their subcontractors supplier must both endorse before payment can be released.

What is an example of a joint check?

Heres an example scenario. Lets say youre owed $80,000 for materials that you furnished to a subcontractor three months ago. You have yet to receive payment and may need to move forward with filing a mechanics lien. To avoid this and offer some payment, the general contractor writes up a joint check for $65,000.

How do you handle a joint check?

A joint check is a check made out to two parties (i.e., the prime contractor and subcontractor, or subcontractor and second-tier subcontractor, etc.) that can be cashed when signed by both parties. Typically, provisions for joint checks are agreed to in the underlying construction contract.

What is the joint check rule in California?

1 Under the California Rule, the contractors issuance of a joint check discharges both the contractor and its surety from liability to lower tier contractors/ suppliers.

How do joint check agreements work?

When joint checks are involved, two payees must endorse the check in order for that check to be deposited. For example: a contractor may issue a joint check that their subcontractor and their subcontractors supplier must both endorse before payment can be released.

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How to make out a joint check?

Writing a Joint Check If it needs to be written to two or more companies, be sure to write out the word and. You may also want to write the words jointly or as joint payees to ensure that bankers notice that the check goes to two parties instead of just one.