El Centro, CA · Imperial County
Performance Bond for Grading and Public Improvements
This performance bond identifies the principal and surety and secures permitted grading or public improvement work; the principal and surety complete and sign it for the City of El Centro.
- 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 binds the principal and surety to the stated amount and describes obligations tied to a City of El Centro permit, including performing the permitted work and paying for labor and materials. The form is for work in the city for which the principal seeks a permit under the El Centro Municipal Code. Submit the completed bond as required for the specific permit.
Who needs it
A principal seeking a City of El Centro permit for grading or public improvement work, together with the surety bound by the bond, needs to complete this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form requires notary acknowledgments for all signatures; the principal and surety sign through their representatives before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Bond
Download the City of El Centro Performance Bond for Grading/Public Improvements, Form ED-013.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the job, agency, project, permit, bond, premium, principal, surety, and bond amount details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the principal and surety representatives, ensuring the process is accepted for this form.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
The principal and surety representatives sign with the required notary acknowledgments.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed bond to the City of El Centro as required for the permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from El Centro. 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 performance bond notarized?
- Complete the bond, then arrange for the principal and surety representatives to sign with the required notary acknowledgments. Submit the notarized form as the city requires for the permit.
- Do I need a notary acknowledgment for every signature?
- Yes. The form says all signatures must include notary acknowledgments, including the principal and surety signatures.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- 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); confirm with the city if unsure.
- What does the bond cover?
- It binds the principal and surety to obligations stated in the form, including faithful performance of the permit work and payment for labor and materials, up to the bond amount.