University Place, WA · Pierce County
Landscaping Performance Bond
This bond guarantees completion of specified landscaping improvements and is submitted by the project principal and surety when University Place requires security for permitted development work.
- 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 principal, surety, project, permit, and landscaping improvements, and sets out the obligations secured by the bond. University Place requires it when a development permit calls for a bond guaranteeing satisfactory performance of landscaping or other improvements shown on approved plans; the principal and surety agree to the stated completion and default terms.
Who needs it
A project principal and its surety complete this bond when University Place requires a guarantee for landscaping improvements or other work under a development permit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment with an oath in the surety officer’s notarial block; the surety officer’s signature must be notarized, not the applicant’s.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Bond
Get the Landscaping Performance Bond form from the City of University Place.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the project, permit, principal, surety, bond amount, and other requested details; attach the surety’s power of attorney.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the surety officer’s signature with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
The surety officer signs the form during the online notary session and completes the notarial process.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed bond and required attachment to the City of University Place as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from University Place. 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 Landscaping Performance Bond online?
- Complete the bond, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The surety officer signs the form during the video session, and the notarized document can then be submitted to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the applicant’s signature?
- No. The form specifically says the officer’s signature is to be notarized, not the applicant’s. Its notarial block is for the surety officer.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm the city will accept the notarized document if you are unsure.
- What should I submit with the bond?
- The form says the surety’s power of attorney must be attached. It also includes project, permit, principal, surety, and bond details to complete.
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