WH-347 Form 2025: What Contractors Need to Know About the Latest Version

Why Did the DOL Revise the WH-347?

The Department of Labor periodically updates Form WH-347 to reflect changes in regulatory requirements and to improve clarity for contractors. The 2025 revision (Rev. 12/2025) incorporates updates to align with recent rulemaking on prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.

If you're a contractor working on federally-funded construction projects, you need to use the current version of the form. Submitting an outdated version can trigger compliance questions from the contracting agency. For a complete walkthrough of every field on the form, see our step-by-step WH-347 guide.

Key Changes in the 2025 Revision

1. Updated Statement of Compliance Language

The Statement of Compliance (page 2) now includes clarified language around the certification requirements. The core obligation remains the same — you're certifying under penalty of perjury that workers were paid the correct prevailing wages — but the wording has been tightened to align with the 2023 Davis-Bacon rulemaking that took effect in late 2023. Understanding these requirements is critical because Davis-Bacon penalties for false statements can include criminal prosecution.

2. Apprenticeship Documentation

Section 3 of the SOC now specifically references the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training registration requirements. If you're employing apprentices on Davis-Bacon projects, your documentation requirements haven't changed, but the form now makes the expectation more explicit.

3. Fringe Benefit Reporting

The fringe benefit section (Section 4) maintains the three election options: 4(a) paid to approved plans, 4(b) paid in cash, and 4(c) combination. The revision clarifies reporting requirements when using a combination approach, helping contractors properly document split fringe benefit payments.

4. OMB Control Number Update

As with all OMB-approved forms, the control number and expiration date have been updated. Agencies may reject submissions using expired forms, so make sure your copy shows the current OMB number.

How to Get the Current Version

You can download the official blank WH-347 from the Department of Labor's website. However, blank PDFs mean you're still doing all the data entry manually — and every manual entry is a chance for an error.

A better approach: use our free WH-347 form generator to fill out the form online with built-in calculations. Enter your project details, workers, and hours, and download a compliant PDF in the current format.

Common Mistakes to Avoid on the 2025 Form

Using the Wrong Wage Determination

The wage determination incorporated into your contract is the one that applies — not the most recent one on SAM.gov. Using the wrong wage determination is one of the most common compliance errors and can result in back wage liability. Learn how to find the right one in our prevailing wage lookup guide.

Incorrect Overtime Calculations

Overtime on Davis-Bacon projects is calculated at 1.5 times the basic hourly rate, not including fringe benefits. Some contractors incorrectly include fringe in the OT multiplier. Make sure your gross earnings column reflects the correct calculation.

Missing Fringe Benefit Documentation

If you check 4(a) on the Statement of Compliance (fringe paid to approved plans), you need documentation showing the plan is bona fide. If a DOL investigator asks for proof and you can't produce it, you're liable for back wages equal to the fringe amount.

Inconsistent SSN Formatting

The 2025 form accepts either full SSN or last four digits. Best practice: use last four digits only to minimize personally identifiable information on a document that gets submitted to multiple parties.

What Happens If You Use an Old Form?

Technically, the WH-347 is an "optional" form — the regulation (29 CFR 5.5(a)(3)) requires weekly certified payroll submission but doesn't mandate a specific form. However, most contracting agencies require WH-347 specifically, and using an outdated version can trigger requests for resubmission.

Worse, if the old form's SOC language doesn't match current requirements, your certification might not be considered complete — potentially putting your contract at risk. The consequences of non-compliance are severe — see our breakdown of Davis-Bacon penalties for the full picture.

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