North Salem, NY · Westchester County
Affidavit of Final Cost of Construction
This affidavit reports the actual final cost of permitted construction or other work to the North Salem Building Department, so the applicant or the applicant’s agent can submit any additional fees due.
- 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 Salem Building Department form records the permit and property details, the estimated cost stated on the building permit application, and the actual final cost of the work. The applicant or the applicant’s agent swears to the information and submits the form. The form says fees for costs exceeding the application estimate will be paid upon submission; it also lists permit, additional, and certificate fees.
Who needs it
The applicant named in the building permit application, or that applicant’s agent, completes and submits this affidavit for the permitted construction or other work.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Download the Affidavit of Final Cost of Construction from the Town of North Salem.
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Fill In the Form
Provide the permit, tax parcel, location, improvement, applicant, contractor, and estimated and actual cost details.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn affidavit.
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Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the notary’s live video session.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the completed form to the North Salem Building Department and pay any applicable additional fees.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Salem. 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 construction cost affidavit?
- Enter the permit and property details, identify the applicant or agent, and provide the estimated and actual final costs. Sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary, then submit it to the Building Department.
- Do I need a notary for this North Salem form?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-before-me jurat and a notary block, so the applicant or the applicant’s agent must swear to the information before a notary.
- Can I sign this affidavit with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- What happens if the final cost exceeds the estimate?
- The form states that fees for costs above the amount on the Building Permit application will be paid when this affidavit is submitted. Contact the Building Department about payment details; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Affidavit of Final Cost of Construction in other Westchester County cities
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