Ranson, WV · Jefferson County
Seasonal Site Surety
The Seasonal Site Surety is an escrow agreement for an owner or agent to secure completion of specified exterior work before the date stated on the form.
- 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 agreement identifies a property and permit, lists exterior work and escrow amounts, and explains the City’s options if work is late, unsatisfactory, or costs more than the escrow. The owner or agent requests an inspection after completing the work; following a satisfactory inspection, the City says it will release the funds within 15 business days. The form is for seasonal site work requiring a surety arrangement with the City of Ranson.
Who needs it
An owner or agent completing seasonal site work in Ranson may need this agreement when the City requires escrow to guarantee specified exterior work.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the owner or agent signing the agreement should sign and swear to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Seasonal Site Surety form from the City of Ranson.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the property, permit, work, escrow, and date information requested on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the statement during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed agreement to the City of Ranson Department of Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ranson. 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 the Seasonal Site Surety form?
- Fill in the property and permit details, identify the applicable work and escrow amount, and complete the signature and date fields. Sign the sworn statement before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the owner or agent should sign and swear to the statement in the notary’s presence.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- West Virginia allows remote online and remote ink notarization by its notaries who have separately registered for those services. A commissioned online notary’s act may also be recognized under West Virginia law.
- What happens after the exterior work is complete?
- The form says the owner or agent must request an inspection to seek release of the escrow. After a satisfactory inspection, the City will release the funds within 15 business days.
- Where should I submit the completed agreement?
- The form lists the City of Ranson Department of Community Development. Confirm submission details with the city or county clerk if unsure.