Do I need a notary for the Contractor Registration?

No. The application and agreement call for the applicant’s signature and date, and the bond calls for a signed and sealed or stamped original; the document does not require notarization.

What attachments are required?

The checklist calls for a $10,000 surety bond with power of attorney, a liability insurance certificate naming University Heights as certificate holder, and a state license for specified trades.

What is the application fee?

The packet lists a $150 application fee and $150 per trade added. It lists cash with exact change, check payable to the City of University Heights, and Mastercard or Visa as payment options.

University Heights, OH · Cuyahoga County

No notary required

Contractor Registration

Contractors use this application and its agreement and bond forms to register with the University Heights Building Department.

What this form is

This packet is for contractors applying to register with the University Heights Building Department. It includes the registration application, contractor agreement, and surety bond form, plus a checklist of required supporting documents and payment. The packet calls for a $10,000 surety bond, liability insurance certificate, and, for specified trades, an Ohio license. It also describes the contractor’s registration obligations.

Who needs it

Contractors seeking registration in University Heights should complete the application and agreement and provide the required bond and supporting documents.

How to submit it

Mail the application to City of University Heights, c/o Building Dept, 2300 Warrensville Center Rd, University Heights, OH 44118, with a self-addressed envelope. For CitizenServe portal applications, send or bring in the signed and stamped bond; the city requires the original bond before issuing registration.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and agreement, and the bond requires a signed and sealed or stamped original.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Packet
Download the Contractor Registration packet, which includes the application, contractor agreement, bond form, and checklist.
2
Complete And Sign
Complete the application and agreement, provide the requested information, and sign and date them.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include the required surety bond, liability insurance certificate, and any state license required for your trade.
4
Submit To The City
Mail the packet to the Building Department with a self-addressed envelope, or use CitizenServe and send or bring in the signed and stamped bond.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Contractor Registration?: No. The application and agreement call for the applicant’s signature and date, and the bond calls for a signed and sealed or stamped original; the document does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Contractor Registration?: Mail it to the Building Department at 2300 Warrensville Center Rd, University Heights, OH 44118, with a self-addressed envelope, or apply through CitizenServe and send or bring in the signed and stamped bond.
What attachments are required?: The checklist calls for a $10,000 surety bond with power of attorney, a liability insurance certificate naming University Heights as certificate holder, and a state license for specified trades.
What is the application fee?: The packet lists a $150 application fee and $150 per trade added. It lists cash with exact change, check payable to the City of University Heights, and Mastercard or Visa as payment options.

Need something notarized?

This Contractor Registration doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another University Heights form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.