Bothell, WA · King County
Maintenance Surety Bond
This maintenance surety bond sets out repair and maintenance obligations for completed public works improvements and is submitted to the City of Bothell by the project principal and surety.
- 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 provides security for repairing or replacing defects in covered improvements, including landscaping, during the 24 months after the City’s written final acceptance. It identifies the project, principal, surety, bond amount, and covered work, and describes the parties’ responsibilities if defects arise. The form is used for Bothell subdivisions, plats, or permits when the City requires a maintenance bond and to support release of the project’s performance bond.
Who needs it
A project principal or owner, developer, or contractor and its surety use this form when submitting a required maintenance bond for Bothell public works improvements.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a notarial acknowledgment stating that the person appearing acknowledged signing the instrument as a free and voluntary act; that signer signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Bond
Get the Maintenance Surety Bond form from the City of Bothell.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Enter the subdivision, plat, or permit number, project address, parties, bond amount, and covered improvements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and acknowledge signing the instrument.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed bond to the City of Bothell as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bothell. 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
- Who signs the Bothell Maintenance Surety Bond?
- The form provides signature lines for the surety company and developer/owner. The person whose acknowledgment is completed must appear before the notary and acknowledge signing.
- Do I need to notarize this maintenance bond?
- The form includes a notarial acknowledgment for a signer. Check your submission instructions to confirm which signer must complete the acknowledgment.
- How do I submit the completed bond to Bothell?
- Complete the project and bond information, obtain the required signatures and acknowledgment, then submit the bond to the City of Bothell as directed. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I sign this bond with an online notary?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. Ask Bothell whether it will accept this form with an online notarization before submitting it.