Abstract: Provided are embodiments for a computer-implemented method, a system, and a computer program product for performing integrity checking during physical design data handoffs. Embodiments can include receiving a file corresponding to a new release for a physical design of an integrated circuit, and performing a syntax check on the file. Embodiments can also include performing a plurality of subsequent checks on the file based on a result of the syntax check, and committing the file based at least in part on a result of the plurality of subsequent checks.