What bond amount does the document specify?

The document specifies a $75,000 surety bond payable to the City of Abilene and conditioned on compliance with city codes and ordinances.

Do I need a notary for the Building Contractor's Bond?

No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. If an Attorney-In-Fact signs, attach a copy of the surety's appointment.

Abilene, TX · Taylor County

No notary required

Building Contractor's Bond

This bond is for contractors engaging in building, roofing, demolition, or house moving work in Abilene to file with the Building Official.

What this form is

The bond binds the contractor and surety to the City of Abilene and any person who may be injured, and covers faithful compliance with city codes and ordinances. Contractors engaging in building, roofing, demolition, or building moving in Abilene must first file a $75,000 surety bond. The document asks for principal and surety details, signatures, contact information, bond dates, and the surety's seal.

Who needs it

Contractors engaging in building, roofing, demolition, or building moving in Abilene need to file this bond with the Building Official.

How to submit it

File the bond with the Building Official. Check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; an Attorney-In-Fact signer must attach a copy of the surety's appointment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Bond
Download the Building Contractor's Bond PDF.
2
Complete The Bond
Enter the principal, surety, bond term, contact information, and required signatures.
3
Gather The Attachment
If signed by an Attorney-In-Fact, attach a copy of the surety's appointment.
4
File With The City
File the bond with the Building Official; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who must file the Building Contractor's Bond?: Contractors engaging in building, roofing, demolition, or building moving in Abilene must first file a surety bond with the Building Official.
What bond amount does the document specify?: The document specifies a $75,000 surety bond payable to the City of Abilene and conditioned on compliance with city codes and ordinances.
Do I need a notary for the Building Contractor's Bond?: No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. If an Attorney-In-Fact signs, attach a copy of the surety's appointment.
How do I submit the Building Contractor's Bond?: File it with the Building Official. Check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Building Contractor's Bond doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.