Beaumont, TX · Jefferson County
Driveway & Sidewalk Contractors Bond
A $5,000 notarized surety bond required of contractors who build or repair driveways and sidewalks within the City of Beaumont's right-of-way.
- 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
Code of Ordinances §24.01.001 requires driveway and sidewalk contractors working in Beaumont to post a $5,000 bond protecting the City against costs from non-compliant work. The Principal (contractor) and Surety execute the bond, and their signatures must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public before the City accepts it as a permit prerequisite.
Who needs it
Contractors who construct or repair driveways and sidewalks within the City of Beaumont's public right-of-way.
Why it needs a notary
The bond's jurat requires the Principal and Surety signatures to be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public, with the notary's commission expiration recorded.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Driveway and Sidewalk Bond Form from Beaumont's Permit Portal Resources page.
- 2
Fill In Bond Details
Enter the Principal's and Surety's names and the $5,000 bond amount.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera, verify your identity, and sign the bond before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Upload the notarized bond through the Building Codes permit portal before applying for a driveway or sidewalk permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Beaumont. 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 get the Driveway & Sidewalk Contractors Bond notarized online?
- Fill in the Principal and Surety details, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary to swear to and sign the bond.
- Do I need to notarize this bond?
- Yes. Code of Ordinances §24.01.001 requires this $5,000 bond, and its jurat must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
- Who signs the Driveway & Sidewalk Contractors Bond?
- The contractor (Principal) doing the driveway or sidewalk work and the surety company representative both sign before a notary.
- Can an online notary handle this Beaumont bond form?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the City if you are unsure whether they will accept it.