Wayland, MA · Middlesex County
Affidavit for Final Cost of Construction
This affidavit reports the total estimated construction cost for work performed under a building permit and is submitted to the Wayland Building Department by the owner identified on the form.
- 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 estimated cost of construction, including related work, for a building constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, or extended under a building permit. The owner identified on the form swears that its statements are true, correct, and made in good faith. Wayland’s form directs the affidavit to the Building Commissioner and includes spaces for the final cost and office use, including any additional fee required.
Who needs it
The owner identified on the form needs this affidavit to report construction costs to the Wayland Building Commissioner for work performed under a building permit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Download Wayland’s Affidavit for Final Cost of Construction from the town’s website.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the building permit information and total estimated construction cost, including related work as described on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign and swear to the affidavit before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Building Department
Send the completed affidavit to the Wayland Building Department for the Building Commissioner.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wayland. 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?
- Enter the building permit and construction cost details, review the statements, and sign under oath before a notary. Submit the completed affidavit to the Wayland Building Department.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the owner identified on the form must sign and swear to the statements before a notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize the owner’s oath remotely; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- What construction costs should I include?
- The form says to include related construction work, such as repairs, demolition, heating, air conditioning, and miscellaneous site improvements. Furnishings and portable equipment are excluded.
Affidavit for Final Cost of Construction in other Massachusetts cities
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