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IT Change Request Form Template

Manage IT changes safely with a structured request form that captures implementation plans, risk assessment, and rollback procedures.

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What is a Change Request Form?

An IT change request form documents proposed changes to production systems, infrastructure, or applications. It ensures changes are planned, reviewed, and approved before implementation.

Change management prevents outages and incidents caused by unplanned modifications. The form captures affected systems, risk level, implementation plan, and rollback procedures.

ITIL-aligned change management distinguishes standard (pre-approved), normal (requires approval), and emergency (expedited) changes with appropriate review processes.

Key Features

Change Classification

Standard, normal, emergency for appropriate process

Risk Assessment

Evaluate potential impact and likelihood of issues

Implementation Plan

Step-by-step procedure for the change

Rollback Plan

How to reverse if something goes wrong

Testing Evidence

What testing was performed before change

Business Impact

Effect on users and operations during change

Why Use This Template?

Reduced Incidents

Planned, tested changes fail less often

Faster Recovery

Documented rollback enables quick restoration

Audit Trail

Complete record of what changed, when, and why

Risk Visibility

Stakeholders understand change impacts

What's Included in This Template

Change Title

text

Brief description for tracking and communication

Change Description

textarea

Detailed explanation of what will change

Affected Systems

textarea

List systems impacted by the change

Change Type

select

Standard, normal, or emergency classification

Risk Level

radio

Low, medium, high impact assessment

Implementation Plan

textarea

Step-by-step procedure to execute change

Rollback Plan

textarea

How to reverse if issues occur

Proposed Date

date

When will change be implemented

Perfect For

Infrastructure Changes

Server, network, and hardware modifications

Application Deployments

Software releases and updates

Configuration Changes

System settings and policy updates

Maintenance Windows

Planned maintenance activities

Frequently Asked Questions

Q

What is a standard change?

Pre-approved, low-risk changes that follow established procedures. Examples: password resets, adding users, routine patches. No individual approval needed.

Q

When should I use emergency change?

Only for critical issues requiring immediate action: production outage, security breach response. Emergency changes bypass normal approval but require post-implementation review.

Q

Who approves change requests?

Change Advisory Board (CAB) for significant changes. Technical lead for standard changes. Multiple approvers for high-risk changes. Define approval matrix by risk level.

Q

How far in advance should changes be submitted?

Standard: same day. Normal: 3-5 business days. High-risk: 1-2 weeks. Allow time for review, testing validation, and stakeholder notification.

Q

What if a change fails?

Execute rollback plan immediately. Document what happened. Submit incident report. Conduct root cause analysis. Reschedule with improved plan if needed.

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