Change Request Form

The Change Request Form provides essential documentation for demonstrating SOC 2 compliance. Change management processes are examined closely in SOC 2 audits to ensure system modifications don't introduce security risks or service disruptions. Auditors expect documented change approval workflows, testing requirements, and rollback procedures. This template provides a complete change management framework covering change requests, impact assessment, approval authorization, implementation controls, and post-change verification. It addresses common audit gaps around emergency changes, documentation requirements, and change success criteria that organizations often overlook. This template includes the document template itself plus detailed usage instructions to ensure proper implementation. Both are professional Microsoft Word documents that you can immediately customize for your organization's specific needs and workflow requirements.