Punch Lists · NOC Signatures

Punch lists, signed and out of dispute.

Capture the punch list at substantial completion, get the customer to e-sign it, and finish the job knowing exactly what closes it out. No more end-of-project scope creep — every signed punch list carries a legally binding electronic signature with SHA-256 hashes, signer IP capture, and an append-only audit trail.

How it works

• Draft the punch list — we give you the fields, you fill them in.
• Send for signature — we email your customer a one-click signing link; no login required on their end, and they sign on any device.
• Download the signed PDF — timestamped, SHA-256 hashed, and IP-stamped, with every view, send, and signature logged to an append-only audit trail.

Legally binding e-signatures

Documents e-signed through NOC Signatures are enforceable under the federal E-SIGN Act and state UETA. Every signed punch list carries the signer's drawn signature, printed name, title, timestamp, and IP address for non-repudiation, plus SHA-256 hashes of the original and signed PDFs for tamper-evidence. Free for all signed-in NOC Signatures users while in beta.

Punch Lists — frequently asked questions

What is a punch list?

A punch list (sometimes 'snag list') is the itemized list of small fixes, touch-ups, and incomplete details remaining at substantial completion. Once they're done, the contract is complete. Locking the list in writing — and getting it signed — protects against the customer adding 'one more thing' indefinitely.

When do I create it?

Walk the project with the customer at substantial completion. List every defect, deficiency, or unfinished detail they identify, plus anything you already know needs touch-up. Send it for e-signature that same day so the list is closed.

What if the customer adds items later?

Once a signed punch list exists, anything added later is a change order — not a punch list item. Issue a Change Order for the new scope. That's exactly the workflow this app is designed around.

Is the signed punch list legally binding?

Yes, under E-SIGN and state UETA. The customer's IP, user-agent, and timestamp are captured at signing, and the document carries SHA-256 hashes for tamper-evidence — the same audit trail as the Notice of Commencement.

This page is general information about punch lists and electronic signatures — not legal advice. Consult a licensed construction attorney for questions about your specific project or state.