FAQs: How to recognize an authentic AIA Document

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An authentic AIA Document includes specific identifiers. For online-generated documents, look for the AIA "eagle" symbol in the header, and in the footer: a timestamp, document order number, license expiry date, and a unique checksum (8- or 9-digit). Basic documents feature the eagle symbol in the header, and a timestamp and order number in the footer. For copyright concerns, contact

An authentic AIA Document can be identified by the following –

• Documents generated via the online service:

Header:

1. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) “eagle” symbol located in the upper left corner of the document.

Footer: 

1. The time and date of when the document was finalized
2. The document order number
3. The license expiry date in the footer
4. A unique checksum number in the footer – there are two types of checksum depending on the types of documents used – either an 8-digit alphanumeric or a 9-digit number.
5. 1. 1.  

• Documents generated as a single basic document:

Header:

1. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) “eagle” symbol located in the upper left corner of the document.

Footer: 

1. The time and date of when the document was finalized
2. The document order number
3. 1. 1.  

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