Pooler, GA · Chatham County
Subdivision Performance Bond
This bond secures completion of specified subdivision improvements and is filed by a developer with the City of Pooler before the subdivision is recorded.
- 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 identifies the project, principal, surety, and bond amount, and sets out the surety’s obligations if the principal fails to complete the improvements. The form states that a subdivision performance bond or escrow is required before recording and covers specified infrastructure, including paving, drainage, sidewalks, and water and sanitary sewage systems. The bond remains in force until released by the aldermanic board; it does not automatically expire after 12 months.
Who needs it
A developer offering a surety bond for subdivision improvements submits this form to the City of Pooler before recording the subdivision.
Why it needs a notary
The form provides notary signature and commission-expiration blocks for the principal and either the surety or its agent, who sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Bond
Download the City of Pooler subdivision performance bond form.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Enter the project, location, permit number, bond amount, and principal and surety information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a session with a commissioned online notary for the required signers.
- 4
Sign On Video
The principal and surety or its agent sign before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed bond to the City of Pooler as part of the subdivision recording process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pooler. 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 get the subdivision performance bond notarized?
- Complete the bond details, then book online with a commissioned online notary. The principal and the surety or its agent sign in the notary’s presence, and the completed bond is submitted to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the principal and surety signatures?
- The form includes separate notary signature and commission-expiration blocks for the principal and for either the surety or its agent. Follow the applicable signature option and confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this Pooler bond?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21); ask the city whether it accepts this form notarized by a commissioned online notary.
- When must the subdivision performance bond be provided?
- The form states that a subdivision performance bond or escrow is required from the developer before the subdivision is recorded. The bond remains in force until released by the aldermanic board.