Red Oak, TX · Ellis County
Attorney Bond / Surety Bond Form
A two-page municipal court bond and sworn Oath of Surety used to secure a defendant's release from custody in the City of Red Oak Municipal Court.
- 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
This form lets a surety post bond to secure a criminal defendant's release and appearance before the Red Oak Municipal Court. The second page is an Oath of Surety in which the surety swears to their net worth and property in Ellis County, and the form must be subscribed and sworn to before a judge, notary, or court clerk.
Who needs it
A surety posting an attorney bond or surety bond to secure a defendant's release from custody in the City of Red Oak Municipal Court.
Why it needs a notary
The Oath of Surety states the surety's sworn statement is 'Subscribed and sworn to before me,' with the officer line allowing a Judge, Notary, or Clerk to complete the jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Attorney Bond/Surety Bond Form from the City of Red Oak website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the Principal and Surety information and bond amount.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the Oath of Surety in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the Court
File the notarized bond with the Red Oak Municipal Court.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Red Oak. 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
- Do I need the Red Oak surety bond form notarized?
- The Oath of Surety on page two must be subscribed and sworn to before an officer, and the form's signature line lists Notary as one of the accepted officers.
- How do I get the Oath of Surety notarized online?
- Upload the completed bond form, verify your identity, and sign the oath during a live video session with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need to be the defendant to sign this form?
- No. The Principal is the defendant, but the Surety signs and swears the Oath of Surety certifying their net worth and property in Ellis County.
- Can a Judge or Clerk take this oath instead of a notary?
- Yes, the form allows a Judge, Notary, or Clerk to administer the oath; check with the Municipal Court if you have questions about which officer to use.
- Where is the bond filed after notarization?
- It is filed with the Red Oak Municipal Court at 101 Live Oak, Red Oak, Texas.