Cohasset, MA · Norfolk County
Affidavit for Final Cost of Construction
This affidavit reports the total final construction cost for a building in Cohasset and is completed by the property owner for the Town of Cohasset 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 form records the total construction cost for a building, including related work done with or concurrently with the work covered by the building permit. The owner swears that the statement is true and correct, and the Building Department has spaces to review cost differences and any additional fee. The form cites the Massachusetts State Building Code, 9th Edition, Article 1, Section 109.1.
Who needs it
A property owner completing the affidavit for a Cohasset building must provide the final construction cost and swear that the statement is true and correct.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an oath block: the named property owner personally appears before a notary and swears that the statement is true.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Affidavit for Final Cost of Construction from the Town of Cohasset.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the building location, total cost, and property owner’s name.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and take the oath before signing as directed.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Follow the Cohasset Building Department’s instructions for submitting the notarized affidavit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cohasset. 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 location and total estimated cost, provide the owner’s name and signature, then swear to the statement before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form states that the property owner personally appears and makes an oath that the statement is true.
- 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 the Cohasset Building Department whether it accepts a remotely notarized copy.
- What counts as a related construction cost?
- The form includes work done with or concurrently with the work covered by the building permit, including demolition. It excludes furnishings and portable equipment.
- Where should I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form is issued by the Town of Cohasset Building Department. Confirm submission instructions with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Affidavit for Final Cost of Construction in other Norfolk County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.