Mentor, OH · Lake County
Registration Bond
This bond documents a contractor’s obligation to follow Mentor ordinances and is submitted with an application for a contractor Certificate of Registration.
What this form is
Contractors applying to Mentor for a Certificate of Registration use this bond for the listed types of contracting work, including general contracting, plumbing, electrical, and right-of-way work. The bond states the principal’s obligations during the registration period and identifies the bond number, amount, principal, surety, business category, and registration year. Attach power-of-attorney evidence when an agent executes the bond; certain nonresident corporate sureties must also attach evidence of authority to do business.
Who needs it
A contractor applying for a Mentor Certificate of Registration for one of the listed types of work needs to provide this bond.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Engineering and Building Department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details and submission instructions.
About notarization
This bond is signed and sealed without a notary; attach a power of attorney or other authority evidence when an agent executes it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Bond
Download the City of Mentor Registration Bond PDF.
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Complete the Bond
Enter the bond number, principal and surety information, bond amount, business category, and registration year.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
If an agent executes the bond, attach a power of attorney or other evidence of authority. A nonresident corporate surety must attach its authority to do business.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and seal the bond, then submit it to the Engineering and Building Department. Check the city website for current contact details and instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Mentor Registration Bond for?
- It documents a contractor’s obligations under Mentor ordinances during the registration period and accompanies an application for a Certificate of Registration.
- What information does the bond request?
- The bond includes a required bond number, principal and surety details, bond amount, business category, registration year, and signature and seal spaces.
- Do I need a notary for the Registration Bond?
- No. The bond has no notary block and is signed and sealed without a notary. If an agent executes it, attach a power of attorney or other evidence of authority.
- How do I submit the Registration Bond?
- Submit it to the Engineering and Building Department named on the form. Check the city website for current contact details and submission instructions.