Reading, MA · Middlesex County
Completion of Construction and Final Construction Cost Affidavit
This form documents a permitted project’s completion and final construction cost for Reading’s Inspectional Services Department, with sections for the general contractor and property owner to complete as applicable.
- 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
The form lets a general contractor certify that permitted work was observed and, to the contractor’s knowledge, follows approved plans and applicable requirements. It also includes an owner’s sworn statement of final construction cost, including related work. Reading’s form says the owner must complete the cost affidavit for projects over $40,000 when a general contractor is responsible; when the owner is responsible for construction, that affidavit must be completed before scheduling a final inspection.
Who needs it
A general contractor completing permitted work, and an owner responsible for construction or a project over $40,000, may need to complete the applicable section.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Download Reading’s Completion of Construction and Final Construction Cost Affidavit.
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Fill Out the Applicable Sections
Complete the contractor section and, when applicable, the owner’s final-cost affidavit.
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Sign on Video
Show your identification and sign the affidavit when directed by the notary.
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Submit to Reading
Submit the completed form to Reading’s Inspectional Services Department as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Reading. 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 complete the final construction cost affidavit?
- Complete the owner’s affidavit with the final cost and permit details, then sign it before a notary. The form also includes a contractor certification section.
- Do I need to complete the owner’s affidavit?
- The form says it is required for projects over $40,000 when a general contractor is responsible. If the owner is responsible for construction, complete it before scheduling a final inspection.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. Confirm acceptance and submission details with Reading; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.