San Marcos, CA · San Diego County

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Security Instruments Status/Release Form

This form requests the status or release of a security instrument and is completed by an applicant for a development project in San Marcos.

What this form is

Use this form to request the status or release of a security instrument for a development project. The form says release requests should be made after project completion and acceptance of the as-built plans. It asks for project and property details, contact information for the engineer, owner or developer, and contractor, plus bond and issuing-agency information.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking the status or release of a security instrument for a San Marcos development project should complete this form.

How to submit it

Forward the form to the Engineering Division, Development Services Department, 1 Civic Center Dr., San Marcos, CA 92069-2949.

About notarization

This request form is submitted without notarization; each Security Instrument for public improvements must include two completed, signed, notarized Subdivision Agreements.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Security Instruments Status/Release Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Provide the requested project, property, contact, security instrument, bond, and issuing-agency information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    For security instruments pertaining to public improvements, include two completed, signed, notarized Subdivision Agreements.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Forward the form to the Engineering Division, Development Services Department, at the address printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Security Instruments Status/Release Form?
No. This request form is submitted without notarization. For a Security Instrument pertaining to public improvements, include two completed, signed, notarized Subdivision Agreements.
How do I submit the Security Instruments Status/Release Form?
Forward it to the Engineering Division, Development Services Department, at 1 Civic Center Dr., San Marcos, CA 92069-2949.
When should I request a bond release?
The form says to request a bond release only after the project is complete and the City has accepted the as-built plans.

Need something notarized?

This Security Instruments Status/Release Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another San Marcos form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.