Sag Harbor, NY · Suffolk County
Building Department Affidavit of Cost
The Affidavit of Cost reports actual costs for permitted building work and is completed by an owner, tenant, or leaseholder for the Sag Harbor 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
This affidavit records the actual cost of work associated with a building permit, including costs for an addition, alteration, or new building. It defines cost to include services, labor, materials, construction, equipment, rentals, and service equipment installations, while excluding certain appearance-related items that are not needed for safe and lawful use. Complete it when the Building Department requests the cost information for permitted work.
Who needs it
An owner, tenant, or leaseholder reporting the actual cost of work associated with a building permit needs to complete this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Affidavit of Cost from the Sag Harbor Building Department.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Provide the permit and property information, identify the work category, and enter the actual costs requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Take part in the video session and sign the affidavit when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Building Department
Send the completed, notarized affidavit to the Sag Harbor Building Department as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sag Harbor. 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 Affidavit of Cost?
- Enter the permit and property details, identify whether the work is an addition, alteration, or new building, and report the actual costs. Sign the affidavit before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “SWORN TO BEFORE ME” jurat, so the person making the affidavit must sign it before a notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries. You can complete the notarization by video with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What costs should I include?
- The form defines cost to include services, labor, materials, construction, equipment, rental, and service equipment installations. It excludes certain appearance-related costs that are not needed for safe and lawful use.