Newport Beach, CA · Orange County
Grading Permit Surety Bond
This bond is completed by a property owner or applicant and a surety to guarantee that permitted grading work is completed according to approved plans and permit conditions.
- 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 guarantees that grading work covered by a Newport Beach permit will follow the approved plans and permit conditions, or that the surety will perform the obligations if the principal does not. The bond amount must equal 100% of the estimated cost to complete the grading work. The form identifies the permit, property, principal, and surety, and remains in effect until the City is satisfied that the permit terms are complete.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a grading permit must complete this bond with a surety when the Chief Building Official requires security for the permitted work.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes two California acknowledgment blocks; each principal or authorized surety signer whose signature is notarized must appear before the notary and provide satisfactory evidence of identity.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Bond
Get the City of Newport Beach Grading Permit Surety Bond form.
- 2
Fill In The Bond Details
Enter the permit, principal, property, bond amount, and surety information requested on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary where remote notarization is permitted, and check which signatures need acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
The signer whose signature is being notarized appears before the notary, proves identity, and completes the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit The Bond
Submit the completed bond to the City of Newport Beach as required for the grading permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newport Beach. 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 grading permit surety bond notarized?
- Complete the bond details, then book a commissioned online notary. The signer whose signature is notarized appears for the acknowledgment and presents satisfactory evidence of identity.
- Do I need to notarize the principal and surety signatures?
- The form provides two acknowledgment blocks and signature lines for principals and a surety agent. Ask the City or surety which signatures must be notarized; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I complete this acknowledgment online?
- 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); use a commissioned online notary where permitted.
- What information does the bond require?
- The form asks for the grading permit number, applicant or principal, property address and legal description, parcel number, bond amount, surety information, and signatures.