Antioch, CA · Contra Costa County
Warranty Bond
This Warranty Bond secures a principal’s obligation to cover defective work or materials and is filed with the City in connection with a contract for project improvements.
- California-licensed 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 bond identifies the principal, surety, contract, project work, and security amount, and sets out the surety’s obligations for defective materials or workmanship. The contract requires the principal to furnish warranty security for improvements, guaranteeing repair or replacement for one year after recordation of the notice of acceptance. The form says the principal and surety must sign and an acknowledgment and notarial seal must be attached.
Who needs it
A principal and surety provide this bond when the principal’s contract requires warranty security for project improvements.
Why it needs a notary
The form calls for an acknowledgment with a notarial seal attached; the principal and surety, through their representatives, sign the bond.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Warranty Bond PDF from the City of Antioch.
- 2
Fill In the Bond Details
Enter the principal, contract, project, surety, and bond amount information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the acknowledgment attached to the bond.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
The principal and surety representatives sign as required for the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed bond and attached acknowledgment to the City as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Antioch. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California 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 get the Warranty Bond notarized?
- Complete the bond details, arrange for the principal and surety representatives to sign, and attach an acknowledgment with a notarial seal. Confirm submission details with the City.
- Do I need to sign the bond in front of a notary?
- The form says the principal and surety must sign and an acknowledgment and notarial seal must be attached. Check with the City about its acceptance requirements.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form for use in California?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b).
- Who signs the Warranty Bond?
- The form calls for signatures from the principal and surety, with each signing through an undersigned representative. Attach the acknowledgment and notarial seal; confirm with the city if unsure.