Alice, TX · Jim Wells County
Surety Bond (Itinerant Vendor)
A notarized $5,000 surety bond and Oath of Sureties that itinerant vendors must file with the City of Alice before selling or exhibiting goods within the city.
- 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
Holders of an itinerant vendor license in Alice must post a $5,000 bond protecting the public from damages caused by wrongful, fraudulent, or illegal conduct while selling or exhibiting goods, valid for the license term plus two years. The bond includes an Oath of Sureties in which each surety swears to their net worth, and that oath must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary public, with the notary's seal and commission expiration recorded.
Who needs it
Individuals applying for or holding an itinerant vendor license from the City of Alice, along with their personal sureties.
Why it needs a notary
The Oath of Sureties must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary public, who signs, seals, and records their commission expiration on the bond.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Surety Bond form from Alice's Community Development Permits page.
- 2
Fill In Principal and Surety Details
Enter the vendor's information and each surety's name, address, and net-worth attestation.
- 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 swear the Oath of Sureties before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized bond to the City of Alice with your itinerant vendor license application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Alice. 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 Alice Surety Bond notarized online?
- Fill in the Principal and Surety information and the Oath of Sureties, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary to swear to and sign it.
- Do I need to notarize the Surety Bond?
- Yes. The Oath of Sureties must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary public before the City of Alice accepts it with an itinerant vendor license application.
- Who signs the Surety Bond?
- The itinerant vendor (Principal) and two personal sureties who each swear to their net worth sign before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for a City of Alice bond form?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the City if you are unsure whether they will accept it.