Saint Paul, MN · Ramsey County
Uniform License and Permit Bond
This bond form secures a license or permit applicant’s obligations to the City of Saint Paul and is completed by the principal and surety for submission to the Department of Safety and Inspections.
- 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 binds the principal and surety to the City of Saint Paul and describes the obligations connected with a license or permit application, including meeting applicable requirements and protecting the city from specified claims and expenses. The form offers options for the bond’s liability period and includes notarial sections for the principal and surety. Submit it to the Department of Safety and Inspections at the address printed on the form as part of the applicable license or permit process.
Who needs it
A license or permit applicant serving as principal, together with the required surety, completes this form for submission to the City of Saint Paul Department of Safety and Inspections.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes principal acknowledgment blocks for an individual or corporation and a sworn-and-subscribed jurat for each surety; the relevant signers appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Bond
Download the Uniform License and Permit Bond form from the City of Saint Paul.
- 2
Fill In the Bond
Enter the bond, principal, surety, and license or permit information, and select the applicable liability-period option.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary for the principal’s applicable acknowledgment and the surety’s sworn section.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and sign the applicable sections as directed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed bond and required power of attorney attachment to the Department of Safety and Inspections.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Saint Paul. 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
- Can I notarize this bond online?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Ask the City of Saint Paul whether it will accept the completed form with remote notarization.
- How do I complete the bond’s notarial sections?
- Choose the principal acknowledgment that matches the signer—individual or corporation—and complete the surety’s sworn section as applicable. Signers must appear before the notary for their respective notarial acts.
- Do I need both a principal and a surety?
- The bond identifies a principal and a surety and includes separate notarial sections for them. Check the city’s requirements for your particular license or permit; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed bond?
- The form says to return it to the City of Saint Paul Department of Safety and Inspections, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220, Saint Paul, MN 55101-1806.