North Richland Hills, TX · Tarrant County
Surety Appearance Bond
This bond form records a principal’s promise to appear in North Richland Hills Municipal Court and a surety’s financial obligation; the principal and surety complete it for filing.
- 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
The form identifies the defendant, charge, bond amount, surety, and required court appearance, and sets out the conditions for the bond to remain in effect. The principal and surety provide signatures and contact information, and the form includes a jurat for notarization. The city states that required supporting documents depend on whether the surety is a bondsman or attorney, and that incomplete or faxed bonds will not be accepted.
Who needs it
A principal seeking release from custody and the surety undertaking the bond obligation use this form for a misdemeanor charge in North Richland Hills Municipal Court.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Bond
Download the Surety Appearance Bond form from the North Richland Hills city website.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the cause number, defendant and charge details, bond amount, appearance information, and principal and surety contact details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions to take the oath and sign the bond during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the required surety attachments and submit the completed bond to the city as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Richland Hills. 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 notarize the surety appearance bond online?
- Complete the form, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign during the session as directed so the notary can administer the oath and complete the jurat.
- Do I need to bring supporting documents for the surety?
- The form lists different required attachments for a bondsman and an attorney acting as surety, including license or representation documentation and identification. Review the applicable list before filing.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The form’s jurat still needs to be properly completed; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed bond?
- The form is for North Richland Hills Municipal Court and identifies the court at 4301 City Point Drive. It states that incomplete or faxed bonds will not be accepted.
Other forms in North Richland Hills
Surety Appearance Bond in other Tarrant County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.