Reading, MA · Middlesex County
Affidavit for Estimated Cost of Construction
This affidavit states the estimated construction cost for a building and is completed and sworn to by the owner for the Reading Building Division.
- 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 records the estimated cost of construction for a building at the address provided, including related work done with or alongside the work contemplated by the building permit. It excludes furnishings and portable equipment from the total. The owner signs under oath that the statement is true and correct. The form identifies the Reading Public Services Department Building Division; check with the division about when it is required and how to submit it.
Who needs it
An owner completing the Reading Building Division’s affidavit of estimated construction cost for a building must provide the property address, estimated cost, and sworn statement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an oath block stating the owner appeared and swore the statement was true; the owner signs before the notary administers the oath.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download Reading’s Affidavit for Estimated Cost of Construction from the city website.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the building address and estimated cost, including related construction costs as described on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Take the Oath and Sign
Meet the notary by video, take the oath, and sign as directed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit to the Reading Building Division according to its instructions.
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 notarize the construction cost affidavit online?
- Complete the form, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. The owner takes the oath and signs as directed. Check with Reading’s Building Division about submission requirements.
- Do I need to include related construction costs?
- Yes. The form includes related work done with or concurrently with the work contemplated by the building permit. It says furnishings and portable equipment are not part of the total.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Ask Reading’s Building Division whether it accepts this form notarized online; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Who signs the affidavit?
- The person identified as the owner provides the property address and estimated cost, signs the affidavit, and swears before a notary that the statement is true.