Follow the steps to fill out the form correctly.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Enter the application number in the designated field; this number is unique to your application and essential for tracking.
3. Fill in the public works project number and provide a brief description of the project in the respective fields.
4. Specify the institution or agency name that the application is associated with.
5. In the section titled 'Total completed & stored to date', enter the cumulative amount of work successfully completed.
6. Calculate the retainage—that is, 3% of the total completed work. This figure will be automatically indicated in the next field as retainage this pay.
7. Complete the fields for the contractor's information, including the address, city, state, and zip code.
8. In the 'Total earned less retainage' section, deduct the retainage from the total completed amount to find your earning.
9. Subtract previous certificates from your total earned to arrive at the current payment due.
10. Ensure to sign the application, noting your title, and prepare it for notarization by having it signed by a notary public.
11. Finally, once all fields are completed, users can save changes, download, print, or share the form as necessary.

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