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.
- 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.