University Place, WA · Pierce County
Performance Bond
The Performance Bond guarantees that a project’s required improvements will be completed and related costs paid; the principal and surety provide it to the City for a development permit.
- 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
This bond guarantees construction of the improvements listed in the form, payment of completion costs, and other obligations tied to the approved plans and permit. The City requires the bond when a development requires improvements and a performance guarantee; it remains in effect until the obligations are fulfilled and the City releases it in writing.
Who needs it
The principal and surety provide this bond to the City when a development permit requires guaranteed completion of listed improvements and related obligations.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment with an oath statement; the surety officer, not the applicant, signs the instrument before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Performance Bond PDF and review the project, permit, principal, surety, and bond details requested.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Complete the applicable fields and arrange for the surety’s power of attorney to be attached.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment for the surety officer whose signature must be notarized.
- 4
Sign on Video
The surety officer signs during the live video appointment and completes the acknowledgment with the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed bond and required attachment to the City following its permit submission instructions.
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
- Who must sign the Performance Bond before a notary?
- The form specifies that the surety officer’s signature must be notarized, not the applicant’s. The acknowledgment identifies the surety officer and asks them to state under oath that they are authorized to sign.
- How do I get the Performance Bond notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book an appointment with a commissioned online notary. The surety officer signs during a live video session and follows the notary’s instructions for the acknowledgment.
- Do I need to attach anything to the Performance Bond?
- The form says the surety’s power of attorney must be attached. Check with the City about any additional documents or submission instructions for your permit.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept this notarized form online.
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