Lincoln, MA · Middlesex County
Final Construction Control Affidavit (General Contractor)
This affidavit lets a general contractor certify construction work associated with a building permit and is filed with the Town of Lincoln Building Department as part of the final construction control process.
- 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
Lincoln’s Building Department form identifies the general contractor, CSL number, building permit, and project, and records the contractor’s certification about completed work and construction methods. It is used for a project associated with a building permit and asks the contractor to certify substantial accordance with the cited requirements and approved construction documents. The form includes a sworn statement and notary section.
Who needs it
A general contractor completing the final construction control affidavit for work associated with a Lincoln building permit needs to provide the project and permit details and make the certification.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the general contractor signs the certification and swears to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Final Construction Control Affidavit from the Town of Lincoln Building Department.
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Fill In the Form
Enter the contractor, CSL, permit, and project details; complete the certification without signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized affidavit to the Town of Lincoln Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lincoln. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
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 get the Final Construction Control Affidavit notarized?
- Complete the project and permit details, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video appointment, and submit it to the Lincoln Building Department.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be subscribed and sworn before a notary, so sign and swear to the certification in the notary’s presence.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this affidavit?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. G.L. c. 183, §30(b) recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside the Commonwealth by a notary authorized to act where it was taken.
- What information should I have ready?
- The form requests your CSL number, building permit number and issue date, project name and address, and contractor certification. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Other forms in Lincoln
Final Construction Control Affidavit (General Contractor) in other Middlesex County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.