Thousand Oaks, CA · Ventura County
Encroachment Bond
A surety bond form Thousand Oaks permit applicants and their bonding company sign to guarantee compliance with an Encroachment Permit, with both signatures required to be notarized.
- California-licensed 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
Applicants for an Encroachment Permit in Thousand Oaks who must post a bond use this form to bind themselves (the Principal) and a surety company to complete public improvements and restore City right-of-way to City standards. The form states that all signatures, both Principal and Surety, must be acknowledged by a notary public before the City accepts the bond.
Who needs it
Contractors, developers, or property owners in Thousand Oaks who must post a bond as a condition of an Encroachment Permit.
Why it needs a notary
The bond states 'ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A NOTARY PUBLIC' for both the Principal and the Surety.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Encroachment Bond form from the City of Thousand Oaks.
- 2
Complete Bond Details
Fill in the Principal, Surety, bond amount, and Encroachment Permit number.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Show valid photo ID and sign the bond live in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized bond with your Encroachment Permit application at Thousand Oaks Public Works.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Thousand Oaks. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California 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 a Thousand Oaks encroachment bond?
- Upload the completed bond, verify your ID on camera, and sign before an online notary during a short video session.
- Do I need a notary for an encroachment bond in Thousand Oaks?
- Yes, the form states that all signatures, both Principal and Surety, must be acknowledged by a notary public.
- Can an out-of-state online notary sign for a Thousand Oaks encroachment bond?
- California recognizes out-of-state acknowledgments under Civil Code §1189(b) when the notarial act complies with that state's law; check with the City if unsure.
- How long does the notarization take?
- Most remote online notarization sessions take about 15 minutes once your document and ID are ready.
- What happens after notarization?
- Submit the notarized bond with your Encroachment Permit application to the Thousand Oaks Public Works Department.