Lincoln, MA · Middlesex County
Final Cost Affidavit
The Final Cost Affidavit reports estimated construction costs for a permitted building project and is completed by the property owner or the owner’s agent for Lincoln’s Building Department.
- 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 asks the owner or agent to state the estimated total cost of construction, including related work such as demolition, building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and site improvements. The signer swears that the statement is true and correct and made in good faith. The form is used for final building permit valuation; it notes that the building official sets that valuation and includes spaces for additional fees and permit amendments.
Who needs it
A building permit owner or agent who must report the estimated total cost of construction to Lincoln’s Building Department needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Download Lincoln’s Final Cost Affidavit from the town’s Building Department.
- 2
Fill In the Project Details
Enter the building location, estimated total construction cost, and owner or agent information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
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Submit to the Building Department
Send the completed, notarized affidavit to Lincoln’s Building Department as directed.
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 Cost Affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session and submit the notarized affidavit to Lincoln’s Building Department.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the named owner or agent personally appeared and swore that the statement is true and correct.
- Can I use an online notary for this Massachusetts form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized its notaries to perform remote online notarizations effective January 1, 2024. Check with Lincoln’s Building Department about submitting a remotely notarized affidavit.
- What construction costs should I include?
- The form says to include related work done with or concurrently with the permitted work, including demolition, building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and site improvements.
- Where should I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form is from Lincoln’s Building Department. Confirm the submission process with the department, and confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.