Create a change model attribute

task brazil Updated Sep 30, 2026 1 min read create-change-model-attribute.md

Create a custom change model attribute that you can assign to states in a change model and check in scripts to control behavior for each state.

Before you begin

Role required: admin

Procedure

Navigate to All > Change > Models > Change Model Attributes.

The list shows the existing attributes, including the Allow CI Modification and Allow Implementation attributes from the base system.
Select New.

On the form, fill in the fields.

Field	Description
Label	Display name of the attribute.
Name	Unique name used by scripts to check for the attribute. Use underscores instead of spaces, for example, `this_is_my_new_attribute`.
Description	Description of the behavior that the attribute controls.
Application	Application scope of the attribute. This field is automatically set to the current application scope.
Table name	Table that the attribute applies to. You can select only the Change Request [change_request] table or a table that extends it. The attribute is available for all extensions of the selected table.

Select Submit.

The attribute appears in the Change Model Attributes list.

What to do next

Assign the attribute to one or more states in a change model. Until you assign it, the attribute doesn't affect any change request.

Parent Topic:Change model attributes

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title: Create a change model attribute
description: Create a custom change model attribute that you can assign to states in a change model and check in scripts to control behavior for each state.
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# Create a change model attribute

Create a custom change model attribute that you can assign to states in a change model and check in scripts to control behavior for each state.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** &gt; **Change** &gt; **Models** &gt; **Change Model Attributes**.

    The list shows the existing attributes, including the Allow CI Modification and Allow Implementation attributes from the base system.

2.  Select **New**.

3.  On the form, fill in the fields.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |Label|Display name of the attribute.|
    |Name|Unique name used by scripts to check for the attribute. Use underscores instead of spaces, for example, `this_is_my_new_attribute`.|
    |Description|Description of the behavior that the attribute controls.|
    |Application|Application scope of the attribute. This field is automatically set to the current application scope.|
    |Table name|Table that the attribute applies to. You can select only the Change Request \[change\_request\] table or a table that extends it. The attribute is available for all extensions of the selected table.|

4.  Select **Submit**.

    The attribute appears in the **Change Model Attributes** list.


## What to do next

Assign the attribute to one or more states in a change model. Until you assign it, the attribute doesn't affect any change request.

**Parent Topic:**[Change model attributes](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/it-service-management/change-management/change-model-attributes.md)