Bothell, WA · King County
Performance Surety Bond – Landscaping/Wetlands
This performance surety bond secures required landscaping or wetlands improvements and is completed by the project principal, surety, and developer or owner for submission to the City of Bothell.
- 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 identifies the project, principal, surety, and bond amount, and sets out the improvements and performance conditions secured for the City of Bothell. It explains the surety’s responsibilities if the principal defaults, the requirements for corrections and changes, and when the bond remains in effect. The form includes signature lines for the surety company and developer or owner, a City of Bothell section, and a notarial acknowledgment.
Who needs it
A project principal and surety company may need this bond when Bothell approval or an agreement requires landscaping or wetlands improvements secured by a performance bond.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment stating that the signer appeared before the notary and acknowledged signing the instrument; the person named in the acknowledgment signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Bond
Get the Performance Surety Bond – Landscaping/Wetlands form from the City of Bothell.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Complete the project, principal, surety, bond amount, and other applicable fields.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notary session for the person who will acknowledge signing the instrument.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the commissioned online notary and acknowledge the signature as instructed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Provide the completed bond to the City of Bothell as directed for the project.
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 completes the Performance Surety Bond?
- The form identifies the principal and surety and includes signature lines for the surety company and developer or owner. The City of Bothell section is also provided.
- Do I need to sign this bond before a notary?
- The form includes a notarial acknowledgment for a person who appears before a notary and acknowledges signing the instrument. Check with the city about any project-specific signing requirements.
- How do I get this bond notarized online?
- Complete the form as directed, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The signer appears by video, acknowledges the signature, and completes the notarial step. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What does the bond require if the principal defaults?
- The form says the surety must make a written commitment to remedy the default or tender funds for the City to remedy it, subject to the bond terms and amount.
