Villa Park, CA · Orange County
Surety Bond (Grading Permit)
A notarized surety bond that guarantees the completion of grading work under a Villa Park grading permit, signed by both the property owner (principal) and the bonding company (surety).
- 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
Villa Park requires a Surety Bond as one accepted form of financial security for a grading permit, guaranteeing that the permitted grading work will be completed to the city's satisfaction or that the city can recover costs to finish or correct it. The bond binds both the principal (the permit holder) and the surety (the bonding company). Because the bond secures the city's interest until the grading work is complete, the form itself states it must be acknowledged before a notary public for both the principal and the surety.
Who needs it
Property owners or developers in Villa Park posting a surety bond, along with their bonding company's authorized agent, as security for a grading permit.
Why it needs a notary
The bond form states directly: 'This bond must be acknowledged both as to principal and surety before a Notary Public.'
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Surety Bond Form from Villa Park's Engineering and Public Works page.
- 2
Complete Principal and Surety Details
Fill in the permit information, principal (property owner), and surety (bonding company) details.
- 3
Book Online Notary Sessions
Schedule a Rush Notary remote online notarization appointment for each signer's acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer verifies identity and signs while the notary completes the acknowledgment during the video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the fully notarized bond to Villa Park's Engineering Department for your grading permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Villa Park. 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
- Does a Villa Park grading permit surety bond need to be notarized?
- Yes, the bond form states it must be acknowledged before a notary public for both the principal (property owner) and the surety (bonding company).
- How do I get this bond notarized online?
- Once the principal and surety have completed the bond details, each signer can book a Rush Notary online session to complete their acknowledgment over video.
- Can the principal and surety notarize separately?
- Yes, each signer typically completes their own acknowledgment, so the principal and the surety's authorized agent can use separate online notary sessions.
- Will Villa Park accept an out-of-state online notarization?
- California recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries commissioned in other states when the act complies with that state's law; check with the Engineering Department if you're unsure.
- What does this bond guarantee?
- It guarantees the completion of grading work under your permit and reimburses the city for any work it must complete or correct if the permit holder fails to do so.