Brighton, CO · Adams County

Affidavit of Construction Costs

This affidavit reports actual costs for public improvements and is filed by the contractor or developer of record before Brighton reduces or releases a financial guarantee.

Standard form~15 min to notarize
  • licensed online notary
  • ~15 min average
  • Notarized PDF emailed

What you’ll need

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
  • This form, ready to upload as a PDF

What this form is

Brighton requires this notarized affidavit to be on file before reducing or releasing a financial guarantee covering public infrastructure. The signatory reports actual construction costs for public improvements related to the development, including line-item costs and the amount held for the guarantee. Submit a non-notarized electronic version through GeoCivix with the civil as-builts for review; after approval, upload the notarized version through GeoCivix or mail it to the Community Development Planning Division.

Who needs it

The named signatory representing the contractor or developer of record files this affidavit for a development with public improvements covered by related permits.

Why it needs a notary

The form carries a sworn-before-me jurat; the signatory representing the contractor or developer of record signs and swears to the affidavit before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Affidavit

    Get Brighton’s Affidavit of Construction Costs and review the instructions before completing it.

  2. 2

    Fill In Project Costs

    Enter the signatory and contractor or developer of record, project details, related permits, financial guarantee information, and applicable actual improvement costs.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the affidavit.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Sign and swear to the affidavit before the notary during the online session.

  5. 5

    Submit to Brighton

    Send the non-notarized form through GeoCivix with civil as-builts for review. After approval, upload the notarized form through GeoCivix or mail it to the Planning Division.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Brighton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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You’ll need ID and a webcam.

A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.

Frequently asked questions

How do I submit the construction cost affidavit?
Submit a non-notarized electronic version through GeoCivix with the civil as-builts for review. After approval, upload the notarized version through GeoCivix or mail it to Brighton’s Community Development Planning Division.
Do I need to notarize this affidavit?
Yes. Brighton’s form says the affidavit must be notarized and includes a sworn-before-me jurat for the signatory.
Can I sign this affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
Colorado authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether Brighton will accept this notarized form.
What costs should I report?
List applicable actual line-item costs for the public improvements covered under the related permits, then add both line-item cost columns to calculate the actual cost.

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