Fort Wayne, IN · Allen County
Sexually Oriented Business License Application
This application requests a license to operate a sexually oriented business in Fort Wayne and is filed by the individual, partnership, corporation, or LLC operating the business.
- 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 application collects information about the applicant, business owners and influential-interest holders, business location, and relevant criminal or nuisance history. Applicants must attach proof of age for identified individuals and a detailed premises sketch, select the applicable fee, and certify that their information is true and complete. Each individual identified in Sections A, B, or C must sign, and the application must be filed in person by at least one of those individuals with the Police Chief’s office.
Who needs it
Individuals, partnerships, corporations, or LLCs seeking to operate a sexually oriented business in Fort Wayne must complete the applicable sections and file the application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has signature, date, notary, and commission-expiration lines; each individual identified in Sections A, B, or C must sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Fort Wayne’s sexually oriented business license application.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Sections
Fill out the sections for the applicant type and provide the requested business, owner, and location details.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include proof of age, the required premises sketch, and the applicable license fee.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for each required individual signature.
- 5
Sign During the Video Session
Each individual identified in Sections A, B, or C must sign before the notary.
- 6
File with the Police Chief
At least one identified individual must file the application in person at the Police Chief’s office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fort Wayne. 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 and notarize the application?
- Each individual identified in Sections A, B, or C must sign, and each signature must be notarized. At least one of those individuals must file the application in person with the Police Chief’s office.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Attach proof of age for the applicable individuals and a premises sketch or diagram with the details described in the form. The application also requires the applicable license fee.
- How do I complete the notarization online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session as directed, and confirm with the city or town if unsure whether the completed notarization meets its filing process.
- Do I need to file the application in person?
- Yes. The form says at least one individual identified in Section A, B, or C must file it in person at the office of the Police Chief.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form remotely?
- Indiana authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary with the required remote-notary endorsement. Check with the city about its submission process after notarization.