Ripon, CA · San Joaquin County
Maintenance Bond
This bond form documents a contractor’s and surety’s obligation to correct covered work defects for one year after completion and acceptance of a City of Ripon project.
- 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 Maintenance Bond binds the contractor, as Principal, and a surety to the City of Ripon for a stated penal sum. It guarantees that the Principal will replace defects and cover specified losses arising from defective materials or workmanship for one year after the City completes and accepts the work. The form says the bond is required under the project contract before the City accepts the work, with the amount determined by the City Engineer and approved by the City Council.
Who needs it
A contractor whose Ripon project contract requires a maintenance bond completes this form with its surety before the City accepts the completed work.
Why it needs a notary
The form requires a notary acknowledgment with seal for the Surety and its power of attorney; the Surety’s authorized representative signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Maintenance Bond PDF from the City of Ripon.
- 2
Fill In The Bond Details
Provide the Principal, Surety, project, bond amount, and other requested information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary for the Surety acknowledgment and confirm the notary can handle the required seal and power of attorney.
- 4
Sign On Video
The Surety’s authorized representative signs before the notary during the online session, where permitted.
- 5
Submit To The City
Attach the Surety’s power of attorney and submit the completed bond to the City of Ripon.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ripon. 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 complete the Maintenance Bond?
- Enter the Principal, Surety, project, bond amount, and other requested details. Arrange the required Surety acknowledgment and seal, attach the Surety’s power of attorney, then submit the bond to the City.
- Do I need to notarize the Maintenance Bond?
- Yes. The form calls for a notary acknowledgment with a seal for the Surety and its power of attorney. The Surety’s authorized representative signs before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- 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); a commissioned online notary may be an option.
- When does the city require this bond?
- The form says the contract requires the bond after completion of the improvement and before the City accepts the work. The amount is determined by the City Engineer and approved by the City Council; confirm with the city if unsure.