Walpole, MA · Norfolk County
Affidavit for Final Cost of Construction
This affidavit states the total construction cost for work completed under a building permit and is submitted by the property owner to the Walpole 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
Walpole’s Affidavit for Final Cost of Construction records the total estimated cost of construction, including related work, for a building identified by its address and building permit number. The property owner swears that the statements are true, correct, and made in good faith, then submits the affidavit to the Building Commissioner. The form also includes an office-use section for the final cost, original estimate, cost difference, and any additional fee required.
Who needs it
A property owner completing permitted construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or extension in Walpole may need to submit this affidavit to the Building Commissioner.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Download Walpole’s Affidavit for Final Cost of Construction.
- 2
Fill In the Project Details
Enter the property address, building permit number, and total estimated construction cost.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign Under Oath on Video
Sign the affidavit before the notary, who completes the subscribed-and-sworn section.
- 5
Submit It to the Building Commissioner
Send the completed affidavit to the Walpole Building Commissioner.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Walpole. 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 property address, permit number, and total construction cost, then sign under oath before a notary. Submit the completed affidavit to the Walpole Building Commissioner.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn section and spaces for the notary’s signature, printed name, and commission expiration.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize the oath remotely; check with the Walpole Building Commissioner about submission requirements.
- What costs should I include?
- The form includes related construction costs, such as work done with or concurrently with the permitted work, site improvements, and listed building work. It excludes furnishings and portable equipment.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure where to submit it?
- The form is addressed to the Building Commissioner. For questions about local submission, confirm 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.