Form WH-347 Certified Payroll Form (Davis-Bacon) (2025): Edit Online Free & Download PDF
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Form WH-347 in short
Form WH-347 is the Department of Labor's optional form for the weekly certified payroll that contractors and subcontractors on federal or federally assisted construction projects must submit under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. Page 1 lists each worker's classification, hours, rates, fringe benefits, deductions and net pay. Page 2 is the signed Statement of Compliance.
| Issued by | U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (WHD) |
|---|---|
| Current version | Rev. January 2025 (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | Prime contractors and subcontractors performing work on federal or federally assisted construction contracts covered by the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA). The Statement of Compliance is signed by the contractor or subcontractor, or their agent who paid or supervised the payment of the workers. |
| Who receives it | The federal agency that is a party to the contract. If the agency is not a party, the applicant, sponsor, owner or other entity that maintains the records, which passes it to the federal agency that gave the assistance. |
| Where to send it | Submit it to the contracting agency, or to the applicant, sponsor or owner as your contract directs. |
| Deadline | Weekly. Contractors must submit certified payroll information for each week in which contract work is performed. Mark the check box on the last one to show it is the final certified payroll for the project. |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF · Official instructions |
How to fill out Form WH-347, line by line
| Page 1, header | Final payroll, prime or subcontractor Check the box if this is the final week of work on the project for your company. Check whether you are the prime contractor or a subcontractor. |
| Page 1, header | Project, payroll number and wage determination Enter the project name, project or contract number, a payroll number starting at 1, your legal business name and address, the project location, the week ending date and every wage determination number and revision that applied that week. |
| Columns 1A to 1E | Worker entry number, name and identifying number Number each row. Use an identifying number such as the last four digits of the SSN. DOL says full Social Security numbers must not be included. A worker in two classifications gets two rows with the same entry number. |
| Columns 2 and 3 | Journeyworker or registered apprentice, labor classification Enter J or RA, and for apprentices their level. Use the classification from the wage determination for the work actually performed. If none fits, contact the contracting officer. |
| Columns 4 and 5 | Hours worked each day and total hours Write the days of your workweek and their dates across the top, then each worker's straight time (ST) and overtime (OT) hours. Hours over 40 in the week are overtime on contracts covered by CWHSSA. |
| Columns 6A to 6C | Wage rate, fringe benefit credit, cash in lieu of fringes Enter the actual hourly rates paid for ST and OT, the total fringe benefit credit claimed from page 2, and any cash paid in lieu of fringe benefits. Do not put cash in lieu of fringes in 6A. |
| Columns 7A to 9 | Gross earned, deductions and net pay Enter gross earned on this project, gross for all work that week, deductions (tax, FICA, other) and net pay for all work. Do not pro-rate deductions across jobs. |
| Page 2 | Statement of Compliance and signature Check boxes 1, 2, 3 and 6 every time. Check box 4 and list the programs if any apprentices worked, and box 5 with the fringe benefit plan table if you claim fringe credit. The certifying official signs and adds date, phone and email. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Including workers' full Social Security numbers. DOL says to use an identifying number such as the last four digits.
- Putting hours from two labor classifications on one row. Use a separate row for each classification, with the same worker entry number.
- Listing cash paid in lieu of fringe benefits in column 6A instead of 6C.
- Leaving boxes 1, 2, 3 or 6 of the Statement of Compliance unchecked. DOL says these must always be checked.
- Claiming credit for an unfunded fringe benefit plan without prior DOL approval, which 29 CFR 5.28 requires.
- Signing with a photocopied or scanned signature. DOL says these do not satisfy the requirement, though legally valid electronic signatures do.
- Pro-rating deductions when a worker also worked on other jobs. Show actual deductions from the whole weekly wage.
- Forgetting to mark the final certified payroll box on the last submission for the project.
Questions about Form WH-347
Do I have to use Form WH-347?
No. DOL says use of the form is optional. But covered contractors must still submit weekly certified payroll information with a signed Statement of Compliance, using this form or another document with identical wording.
Does the Statement of Compliance need to be notarized?
No. DOL says it need not be notarized, but it is subject to the penalties in 18 U.S.C. 1001, so the signer should know the facts.
Can I sign WH-347 electronically?
Yes. DOL says legally valid electronic signatures are acceptable, meaning an electronic process that shows acceptance of the record and verifies the signer's identity. Photocopies or scans of a signature are not enough.
What if a worker earned money on other projects the same week?
Show gross pay for this project in column 7A and gross pay for all work that week in column 7B. Deductions and net pay in columns 8 and 9 cover all work.
What if I have more than eight workers or more than six fringe plans?
Continue on more copies of page 1, numbering entries in sequence (row 1 of the second page can be entry 9). For more than six fringe plans or three apprenticeship programs, add an addendum.
Is there a fillable version?
The official PDF has no form fields. DOL also offers an online fillable WH-347 on its website.
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