Lake Stevens, WA · Snohomish County
Landscape Performance Security Mechanism
This five-page bond form lets a project principal and surety guarantee installation of required landscaping for a Lake Stevens project before work begins.
- 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 form binds the project principal and surety to the City of Lake Stevens for a stated security amount, guaranteeing installation of landscape facilities and related amenities shown in the approved cost estimate and landscape plan. The city requires the security before the project starts. The form also describes obligations if work is deficient, conditions for release, and the maintenance bond required after installation and inspection.
Who needs it
A project applicant, developer, or owner and its surety complete this form when Lake Stevens requires security for project landscaping before work begins.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes acknowledgment blocks for the principal and surety; the individual or authorized representative signing for each must appear before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Landscape Performance Security Mechanism form from the City of Lake Stevens.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the project and bond details, identify the principal and surety, and prepare the referenced exhibits.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable acknowledgment block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the live video session and sign as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed bond and required exhibits to the City of Lake Stevens according to its instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lake Stevens. 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 complete and notarize this landscape security form?
- Fill in the project, bond, principal, and surety details, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Each signer completes the applicable acknowledgment during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize both acknowledgment blocks?
- The form has separate acknowledgment blocks for the principal and the surety. The applicable signer or authorized representative should sign before a notary; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Washington authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under RCW 42.45.280. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicable acknowledgment during a live video session.
- What should I submit with the signed form?
- The bond refers to an approved cost estimate as Exhibit A and an approved landscape plan as Exhibit B. Check with Lake Stevens about its submission instructions and any other materials it requires.
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