San Bernardino, CA · San Bernardino County

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Bond Release Request Form

Property owners or applicants use this form to ask San Bernardino’s Planning Division to release or refund a posted bond.

What this form is

Use this form to request release or refund of a bond posted for a project in San Bernardino. It asks for project details, applicant and property owner contact information, bond payer details, permit or planning case information, and the reason for the request. The form says to attach copies of the permit and receipt; a Public Works inspection is required before bond release.

Who needs it

A person or organization seeking a bond release or refund should submit this request, and any refund can only go to the original fee payer or bond poster.

How to submit it

File with the Planning Division at 201 North E Street, 3rd Floor, or mail to 290 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401; the form lists weekday filing hours.

About notarization

This request is signed and dated without a notary; attach a copy of the permit and receipt, and a Public Works inspection is required before bond release.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Bond Release Request Form PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Enter project, applicant, property owner, bond payer, and permit or planning case information; explain why you are requesting release or refund.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Attach a copy of the permit and a copy of the receipt, as instructed on the form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Planning Division

    File in person with the Planning Division or mail the request to the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bond Release Request Form do?
It lets an applicant request release or refund of a bond posted for a project. The form asks for project details and the circumstances supporting the request.
What should I attach to the request?
The form instructs applicants to attach a copy of the permit and a copy of the receipt. It also says a Public Works inspection is required before bond release.
Do I need a notary for the Bond Release Request Form?
No. The request is signed and dated without a notary. Attach the permit and receipt copies; a Public Works inspection is required before bond release.
How do I submit the Bond Release Request Form?
File it with the Planning Division at 201 North E Street, 3rd Floor, or mail it to 290 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401. The form lists weekday filing hours.

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