Southlake, TX · Tarrant County
Surety Bond and Oath of Sufficiency
This form combines a surety bond for a person charged with a misdemeanor and an oath of sufficiency sworn by the surety for a Southlake Municipal Court matter.
- 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 surety bond sets out the principal’s obligation to appear in Southlake Municipal Court and the surety’s financial commitment if the bond’s conditions are violated. The attached oath of sufficiency asks the surety to swear to their assets, debts, residence, and property in Texas. The form is used in connection with release from custody and the court proceedings for the charge; the court approval and filing sections are completed separately.
Who needs it
A principal and surety involved in a Southlake Municipal Court misdemeanor matter may use the bond, and the surety completes the attached oath of sufficiency.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Surety Bond and Oath of Sufficiency from the City of Southlake.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Complete the applicable bond and oath information, but leave the oath’s signature for the notary session.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and prepare your identification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video, then sign and swear to the oath of sufficiency before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Follow the court or city’s instructions for submitting the completed bond and notarized oath.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southlake. 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 oath of sufficiency notarized online?
- Complete the oath but wait to sign it. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign and swear to the oath during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize the entire surety bond?
- The form’s notarial jurat appears in the oath of sufficiency section, where the surety swears to the stated financial information. The bond also has signature lines for the principal and surety.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. The oath’s jurat requires the surety to swear to and sign the oath before a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What information does the surety swear to?
- The surety swears to their worth after accounting for exempt property, debts, and encumbrances, and states their county of residence and that they have property in Texas liable to execution.