Coalinga, CA · Fresno County
Cannabis Licensing Bond
This bond secures payment for cannabis or cannabis product destruction costs and is filed with the City by a commercial cannabis operator and its surety before operations begin.
- 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 secures payment to the City or State for costs of destroying cannabis or cannabis products when licensing requirements are violated. The form states that the developer must file a good and sufficient bond with the City before commencing operations; the stated bond amount is $25,000. It also identifies the developer and surety as responsible under the bond’s terms, with the surety’s liability limited to the penal sum.
Who needs it
Commercial cannabis operators with a City permit must file this bond with the City before commencing operations, along with the participating surety.
Why it needs a notary
The signature section calls for an acknowledgment with a notarial seal attached; the Principal and Surety sign the bond before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Bond
Get the City of Coalinga Cannabis Licensing Bond form.
- 2
Fill In The Bond
Complete the company, permit, address, surety, and other applicable bond details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the Principal and Surety signatures using a commissioned online notary where permitted.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
The Principal and Surety complete the acknowledgment process and attach the notarial seal.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the completed bond with the City before commencing operations.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Coalinga. 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
- What does the cannabis licensing bond secure?
- It secures payment to the City or State for costs of destroying cannabis or cannabis products when licensing requirements are violated. The form sets the bond at $25,000.
- Who signs the bond before a notary?
- The form’s signature section identifies the Principal and Surety as signers and calls for their signatures to be acknowledged with a notarial seal attached.
- How do I get the bond notarized online?
- California does not permit remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b); use a commissioned online notary where permitted.
- Do I need to file this bond before operations begin?
- Yes. The form says the developer must file a good and sufficient bond with the City before commencing commercial cannabis operations.
- Where should I submit the completed bond?
- The bond says it is to be filed with the City and identifies the City as an obligee. Confirm with the city if unsure about its submission process.