North East, NY · Dutchess County
Affidavit of Final Cost of Construction
This affidavit reports the estimated and actual final construction costs for a building permit project and is completed by the applicant or the applicant’s agent after the work is finished.
- 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 Town of North East form records the estimated and actual final cost of construction or other work connected with a building permit, and asks the applicant or agent to affirm that the structure follows the approved plans and applicable law. It is to be filled out upon completion of the project. The form also includes fields for the filed cost, fee received, and any additional fee.
Who needs it
The applicant named on a North East building permit, or that applicant’s agent, completes the affidavit when the permitted construction or other work is finished.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant or agent signs the sworn statement before a notary, who completes the form’s “Sworn to before me” jurat and notary-public section.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Final Cost of Construction from the Town of North East.
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Fill In Project Details
Enter the building permit number, estimated and final costs, and applicant or agent information.
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Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
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- 5
Submit To The Town
Provide the completed affidavit to the Town of North East Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North East. 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 this final cost affidavit?
- Fill in the building permit number, estimated cost, actual final cost, and applicant or agent details. Sign the sworn statement before a commissioned online notary, then provide the completed form to the Town of North East.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat and a notary-public section. The applicant or agent must sign the statement under oath before the notary completes that section.
- Can I notarize this affidavit online?
- New York has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c since 2023. You can sign under oath during a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- The form identifies the Town of North East Building Department. Confirm submission details with the department; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Affidavit of Final Cost of Construction in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.