Brookline, MA · Norfolk County
Affidavit for Final Cost of Construction
This affidavit reports the total estimated cost of construction under a building permit and is completed by the owner for submission to the Brookline Building Commissioner.
- 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
This one-page affidavit reports the total estimated construction cost for work performed under a Brookline building permit, including related work such as repairs, demolition, heating, air conditioning, and site improvements. The owner swears that the information is true, correct, and made in good faith, then provides it to the Building Commissioner for final-cost review; furnishings and portable equipment are excluded.
Who needs it
The owner identified on a Brookline building permit completes this affidavit to report the total estimated cost of construction and related work.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the owner signs and swears that the statements are true, correct, and made in good faith before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get Brookline’s Affidavit for Final Cost of Construction from the town’s document page.
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Fill in the Form
Enter the building location, permit number, construction cost, owner information, and address.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit to the Brookline Building Department as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brookline. 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
- Who completes the final construction cost affidavit?
- The form identifies the signer as the owner associated with the building permit. The owner swears that the statements are true, correct, and made in good faith.
- What costs should I include?
- The form includes construction and related work done with or concurrently with the permitted work, such as repairs, demolition, heating, air conditioning, and site improvements. Furnishings and portable equipment are excluded.
- How do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form is addressed to the Building Commissioner. Contact the Brookline Building Department about its filing process; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the owner signs and swears to the statements before a notary. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely by video.
- Can I notarize this form online?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. Check with the Building Department about its acceptance and submission requirements.
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