Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County
Adult Entertainment Establishment Employee License Application
This application is for people seeking an employee or performer license to work at an adult entertainment establishment in Dubuque, and it includes a sworn applicant statement.
- 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
Dubuque requires a valid employee and/or performer license for anyone employed at an adult entertainment establishment, and the application must be completed, notarized, and submitted with the applicable fee and required criminal history information. Applicants provide identifying and residence details, answer questions about criminal and licensing history, and certify that the application and attachments are complete and truthful. The packet also includes the city’s adult entertainment establishment ordinance.
Who needs it
A person seeking an employee or performer license to work at an adult entertainment establishment in Dubuque must complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn statement and a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs and swears or affirms the application and attachments before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Adult Entertainment Establishment Employee or Performer License Application and review the included instructions and ordinance.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in all applicable information, answer each required question, and gather required criminal history information and attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary and have your identification and completed application ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm the application in the online notary’s presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the city’s filing instructions, including its requirement to file the application in person, and submit the applicable fee and required documents.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dubuque. 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 this application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear or affirm the statement during the video session, and follow the city’s instructions to file the application.
- Do I need to submit criminal history information?
- Yes. The form says the application will not be processed until required criminal history information is provided, including a certified criminal history for each state where you lived during the past five years.
- Who signs the application before the notary?
- The applicant signs and swears or affirms that the application and attachments are complete, truthful, and correct. The form’s jurat records that the applicant subscribed and swore before the notary.
- Can I file the application online after notarization?
- The ordinance says applicants must file in person at the city manager’s office. Check current filing instructions and fees with the City of Dubuque; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can an online notary notarize this Iowa application?
- Iowa authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Iowa Code §9B.14A. Use a commissioned online notary and check that the city accepts the notarized document.