Bedford, NY · Westchester County
Affidavit of Final Cost
This affidavit reports actual improvement costs for a permitted project and is submitted by the property owner or applicant to Bedford’s Building Department to obtain a Certificate of Compliance or Occupancy.
- 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
Bedford’s Building Department requires this notarized affidavit to obtain a Certificate of Compliance or Occupancy. The owner or applicant states the estimated and actual costs of improvements described in the building permit application, excluding land and planting, and reports any balance of the fee; the form lists a fee of $15 per $1,000 of additional cost. The department may request additional cost documentation.
Who needs it
The property owner or applicant responsible for improvement costs submits this affidavit to Bedford’s Building Department when seeking a Certificate of Compliance or Occupancy.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat: the property owner or applicant signs the sworn statement before a notary, who completes the “Sworn to before me” block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Affidavit of Final Cost from Bedford’s Building Department.
- 2
Fill In the Project Details
Enter the permit, property, owner or applicant, estimated cost, actual improvement cost, and fee balance information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement during the online notary session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Building Department
Submit the notarized affidavit to Bedford’s Building Department to obtain a Certificate of Compliance or Occupancy.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bedford. 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 submit the Affidavit of Final Cost?
- Complete the affidavit, have the property owner or applicant sign it before a notary, and submit it to Bedford’s Building Department to obtain a Certificate of Compliance or Occupancy.
- Do I need to include receipts or other cost records?
- The form says additional documentation of costs may be requested. It asks you to report actual improvement costs, including materials and contractor and subcontractor fees.
- Can I sign this affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it accepts this notarization for this filing.
- What fee does the form list?
- The form lists a fee of $15 per $1,000 of additional cost and includes a line for the balance owed to the Building Department.
Affidavit of Final Cost in other Westchester County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.