Palmdale, CA · Los Angeles County
Faithful Performance and Payment Bond Templates
This six-page template packet provides faithful performance and payment bonds, plus a letter of credit, for principals and sureties securing public improvement work under a Palmdale agreement.
- 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 packet contains templates for a faithful performance bond, a payment bond, and a letter of credit securing improvements covered by an agreement with the City of Palmdale. The bonds identify the principal, surety, subdivision or improvements, and security amount; the letter of credit includes bank and draw information. The form says all bond signatures must be acknowledged before a notary public, with the appropriate acknowledgment attached. Use the applicable template when providing the required security to the City.
Who needs it
Principals and sureties providing faithful performance or payment security for public improvements under a City of Palmdale agreement may need the applicable template.
Why it needs a notary
The bond templates require an acknowledgment attached; the principal’s and surety’s authorized officers sign before a notary public, as the form directs.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Template Packet
Download the City of Palmdale PDF and select the applicable faithful performance bond, payment bond, or letter of credit template.
- 2
Fill In the Required Details
Complete the applicable fields for the agreement, improvements, principal, surety or bank, and security amount.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization with a commissioned online notary and check with the City about acceptance of the notarization.
- 4
Sign During the Video Session
Wait to sign until instructed by the notary, then have the applicable authorized officers complete the acknowledgment process.
- 5
Submit the Completed Form
Attach the appropriate acknowledgment and submit the completed security paperwork to the City as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Palmdale. 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
- Which signatures on the bond need notarization?
- The form says all signatures must be acknowledged before a notary public and that an appropriate acknowledgment must be attached. It provides signature lines for authorized officers of the principal and surety.
- How do I complete the bond notarization online?
- Fill out the applicable template, leave signatures unsigned, and book a commissioned online notary. 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).
- Do I need to submit the letter of credit with the bonds?
- The PDF includes a letter of credit template as well as two bond templates. Use the security instrument required for your agreement and confirm submission requirements with the City of Palmdale.
- Can I use an online-notarized bond for Palmdale?
- The form requires notarized acknowledgments but does not specify whether the City accepts an out-of-state online notarization. Confirm with the city if unsure.