Modesto, CA · Stanislaus County
Subdivision Warranty Bond
This bond guarantees subdivision public improvements against defects for one year after completion and acceptance, and is completed by the principal and surety for the City of Modesto.
- 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 Subdivision Warranty Bond binds the principal and surety to correct defects in materials or workmanship in subdivision public improvements, or indemnify the City of Modesto for losses caused by those defects. The form says the bond is required under the agreement for the improvements and covers a one-year period after completion and acceptance. The principal and surety also agree that changes to the work or agreement do not affect the surety’s obligations.
Who needs it
A principal and surety named in an agreement to install subdivision public improvements use this bond to guarantee those improvements to the City of Modesto.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a state-jurat notarial certificate, and the principal’s and surety’s signatures must be notarized before the bond is submitted.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Bond
Download the City of Modesto Subdivision Warranty Bond PDF.
- 2
Complete The Bond
Fill in the principal, surety, subdivision, agreement, bond amount, and execution details required by the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary where permitted, and confirm the process with the city if needed.
- 4
Sign On Video
The principal and surety sign during the notarial session and complete the required jurat process.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized bond to the City of Modesto as required for the subdivision improvements agreement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Modesto. 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 Subdivision Warranty Bond notarized?
- Complete the bond, then book a session with a commissioned online notary where permitted. The principal and surety sign during the notarial session, and you submit the completed bond to the city.
- Do I need both the principal’s and surety’s signatures notarized?
- Yes. The form says the principal’s and surety’s signatures must be notarized. Check that each required signer completes the notarial process before submitting the bond.
- Can I use an online notary for this bond in California?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology, or 2030. A commissioned online notary outside California may be an option; California recognizes out-of-state notarizations. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What does this bond guarantee?
- It guarantees that the principal will correct defects in materials or workmanship appearing during the one-year warranty period after completion and acceptance, or indemnify the City of Modesto for resulting losses.