Thornton, CO · Adams County
Performance Bond
This performance bond secures a principal’s obligations under a Developers Agreement and is submitted to the City of Thornton with development and improvement work covered by the bond.
- licensed online 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 bond names the principal, surety, development, and bond amount, and describes the surety’s responsibilities if the principal does not meet obligations under the Developers Agreement. It remains in effect until the City releases it in writing or accepts a substitute bond. Use it when the City requires a bond for a development permit or related improvements covered by a Developers Agreement.
Who needs it
A developer and its surety need this form when the City requires a bond securing performance of a Developers Agreement and related development improvements.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate signed-and-sworn jurat blocks for the principal or co-principal and the surety’s corporate representative, who each sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Bond
Get the City of Thornton Performance Bond form and review its bond, development, principal, and surety sections.
- 2
Complete The Bond
Fill in the bond and development details, then coordinate the principal and surety signatures.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the principal or co-principal and the surety’s authorized representative.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each signer completes the applicable sworn signature block during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed, notarized bond to the City of Thornton as required for the development project.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Thornton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed 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 and notarize this performance bond?
- Complete the bond details and arrange for the principal or co-principal and the surety’s authorized corporate representative to sign their respective sworn blocks before a notary. Submit the completed bond to the City of Thornton.
- Do I need to notarize both signature sections?
- The form provides separate signed-and-sworn blocks for the principal or co-principal and the surety’s corporate representative. Each signer should complete the applicable block before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this bond?
- Colorado authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. A commissioned online notary can notarize the signers remotely; confirm the City will accept the completed bond in that format.
- What does this bond guarantee?
- It secures the principal’s obligations under the Developers Agreement, including performance of required work and payment of related claims. The bond states that the City releases it in writing after compliance or accepts a substitute bond.
- What if I’m unsure whether the City requires this bond?
- The form ties the bond to a Developers Agreement and permit-related work. Contact the City of Thornton about your project requirements; confirm with the city or town if unsure.