El Centro, CA · Imperial County
Maintenance Bond Guarantee and Warranty Security
A notarized surety bond a developer's principal and surety sign to guarantee subdivision improvements in El Centro during the maintenance/warranty period.
- 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
El Centro requires developers to post a Maintenance Bond Guarantee and Warranty Security (Form ED-012) guaranteeing subdivision improvements against defects after construction. The principal and surety signatures on the bond must be notarized before the City Engineer and City Clerk will accept it as part of the subdivision improvement process.
Who needs it
Developers (as Principal) and their surety company posting a maintenance bond for subdivision improvements in El Centro.
Why it needs a notary
The bond form states directly: 'All Signatures must be acknowledged before a Notary Public.'
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Bond Form
Get Form ED-012 from El Centro's Engineering Division.
- 2
Fill In Bond Details
Enter the bond number, bond fee, and principal/surety information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign as Principal and have the Surety sign in front of the notary during your video session(s).
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized bond to El Centro's Engineering Division for approval.
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
- Who signs this bond?
- The Principal (developer) and the Surety company both sign, guaranteeing subdivision improvements during the maintenance period.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes — the bond explicitly states all signatures must be acknowledged before a Notary Public.
- How do I get this notarized online?
- Complete the bond with your bond number and fee, then book a Rush Notary remote online notarization session to sign in front of a notary via video.
- Who approves this bond?
- The City of El Centro Engineering Division, with sign-off from the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk.
- Will El Centro accept an online notarization?
- California generally recognizes notarial acts valid under the notary's home state law; check with the Engineering Division if unsure before submitting.