City of Rye, NY · Westchester County
Statement of Final Cost
The Statement of Final Cost reports the actual cost of a building improvement, including document preparation costs, and is submitted by the property owner to the City of Rye 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
The owner uses this form to report the actual cost of the improvement and confirm responsibility for that cost. It identifies the property, building permit, improvement, owner and contractor; the owner also states that fees for costs exceeding those listed in the permit application will be paid when the form is submitted. The form is required before final Certificate of Occupancy signoff.
Who needs it
The property owner responsible for the improvement’s cost completes and submits this statement to the City of Rye Building Department.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn statement and jurat; the property owner signs and swears to the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Statement of Final Cost from the City of Rye Building Department.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the property, permit, improvement, owner and contractor information, and report the actual cost.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed form to the City of Rye Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from City of Rye. 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 Statement of Final Cost?
- Enter the property, permit, improvement, owner and contractor details, state the actual cost, then sign and swear to the statement before a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn statement and jurat, so the owner must sign and swear to it before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, and Real Property Law §299 recognizes notarial acts performed outside New York by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What costs should I report?
- State the actual cost of the improvement, including costs for preparing documents. The form says fees for costs above those listed on the Building Permit application will be paid when you submit it.