Waltham, MA · Middlesex County
Affidavit for Final Cost of Construction
This affidavit reports the final cost of construction, including related work, for a building permit; the owner or the owner’s authorized agent completes and swears to it for the Waltham 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
The affidavit states the total final construction cost for the building and asks the owner or authorized agent to swear that the information is true and correct. It includes related work done concurrently or beyond the original permit scope, while excluding furnishings and portable equipment. Use the form to report final costs for building-permit valuation; the Building Department section provides space for final-cost review, fee calculations, and inspector approval.
Who needs it
The building owner or the owner’s authorized agent completes this affidavit to report the final construction cost for the building identified on the form.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit for Final Cost of Construction from the City of Waltham.
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Fill In the Form
Provide the building location, final construction cost, and owner or authorized-agent information.
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Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary who can administer the oath.
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Submit to the City
Send the completed affidavit to the Waltham Building Department for its review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Waltham. 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-cost affidavit?
- Enter the building address and final construction cost, complete the owner or authorized-agent statement, and sign under oath before a notary. Submit the completed form to the Waltham Building Department.
- Do I need to include all project costs?
- The form includes concurrent work and extra work beyond the original scope, such as demolition, plumbing, and landscaping. It says furnishings and portable equipment are not part of total construction costs.
- Can I sign this affidavit with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. A commissioned online notary can administer the oath during an online session.
- Where should I submit the completed form?
- The form identifies the Waltham Building Department and includes sections for final-cost review, fee calculations, and inspector approval. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Affidavit for Final Cost of Construction in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.