Warrenton, VA · Fauquier County
Public Improvements Bond
This bond secures a principal’s performance of a contract with the Town of Warrenton for a public improvement project, and is completed by the principal and surety for submission to the Town.
- 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 bond binds the principal and surety to the Town of Warrenton and makes the surety responsible for the stated bond amount if the principal does not perform the contract obligations. It incorporates the contract and related project documents and describes how the Town may respond to a default. The form includes signature spaces for principals and a surety, plus acknowledgment blocks for attorneys-in-fact.
Who needs it
A principal and surety completing a Town of Warrenton public improvement contract use this bond to document their obligations to the Town.
Why it needs a notary
The form has three acknowledgment blocks stating the instrument was acknowledged before a notary by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of another party; each signer must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Bond
Download the Public Improvements Bond from the Town of Warrenton.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Complete the project, contract, principal, surety, and bond details, leaving acknowledgment sections for the notary.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for each attorney-in-fact who must acknowledge a signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear on video and sign as directed by the notary; the notary completes the applicable acknowledgment block.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the completed and notarized bond to the Town of Warrenton according to its submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Warrenton. 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 Public Improvements Bond online?
- Complete the bond, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Each attorney-in-fact signing an acknowledgment must appear before the notary during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on this bond?
- The form provides three acknowledgment blocks for attorneys-in-fact signing on behalf of other parties. Check which signers need notarization with the Town or the parties to the bond before signing.
- Can an online notarization be used for a document submitted in Virginia?
- Virginia is widely credited as the first U.S. state to authorize remote online notarization, effective July 1, 2012. Virginia law recognizes and presumes valid an act performed in another state by a notary authorized to act there.
- Where do I submit the completed bond?
- The bond is made to the Town of Warrenton and refers to a contract between the principal and the Town. Confirm submission instructions with the Town before delivering the completed form.
- What if I am unsure how to complete or submit the form?
- Ask the Town about its bond requirements and submission process before signing. For questions about local filing or form procedures, confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.