Chester, NY · Warren County
Affidavit of Final Cost of Construction
This affidavit reports the final cost of building work and supports an application for a Certificate of Occupancy in the Town of Chester.
- 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 Chester form asks the building permit applicant or the applicant’s agent to report the estimated and actual final construction costs and apply for a Certificate of Occupancy. The signer also states that the structure follows the approved plans and applicable law, and identifies their role in supervising the work. The form explains that construction costs exclude land and that fees are not refunded if the final cost is below the estimate.
Who needs it
The building permit applicant or the applicant’s agent files this affidavit when applying for a Certificate of Occupancy for the structure.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant or agent signs the sworn statement before a notary; the form includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat block for the notary to complete.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Town of Chester Affidavit of Final Cost of Construction.
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Fill In the Details
Provide permit and property information, the estimated and final costs, and the required applicant statements.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
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Submit to the Town
File the completed affidavit with the Town of Chester Building Department as part of the Certificate of Occupancy application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Chester. 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 permit and property details, report the estimated and actual final costs, complete the statements and role information, then sign before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat, so the applicant or agent must take the oath and sign before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. You can sign with a commissioned online notary in a remote session.
- What costs should I report?
- Report the estimated cost stated in the building permit application and the actual final cost. The form says construction costs include related work but exclude the cost of the land.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form is for the Town of Chester Building Department and supports a Certificate of Occupancy application; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.