Nederland, TX · Jefferson County
Building Contractors Bond
A $15,000 notarized surety bond that building contractors must file with the City of Nederland before pulling permits to build, alter, or demolish structures.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Nederland · Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- ci.nederland.tx.us
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
Under Code of Ordinances §18-26, anyone engaged in erecting, constructing, altering, repairing, moving, or demolishing buildings within Nederland must post a $15,000 bond protecting the City against costs from non-compliant work for a one-year period. The Principal (contractor) and Surety sign the bond, and their signatures must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public before the City accepts it as a permit prerequisite.
Who needs it
Building contractors who pull permits to construct, alter, or demolish structures within the City of Nederland.
Why it needs a notary
The bond's jurat requires the Principal and Surety signatures to be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Contractors Bond form from Nederland's Inspections Ordinances & Permits page.
- 2
Fill In Bond Details
Enter the Principal's and Surety's names and the $15,000 bond amount.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera, verify your identity, and sign the bond before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized bond to the Nederland Inspections Department before applying for a contractor permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Nederland. 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 Nederland Building Contractors Bond notarized online?
- Fill in the Principal and Surety information, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary to sign and swear to the bond.
- Do I need to notarize the Building Contractors Bond?
- Yes. Code of Ordinances §18-26 requires this $15,000 bond, and its jurat must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
- Who signs the Building Contractors Bond?
- The contractor (Principal) and the surety company representative both sign before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for a City of Nederland bond form?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the City if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
Building Contractors Bond in other Jefferson County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.