Wells, NV · Elko County
Business License Application
This eight-page packet helps business owners apply for a City of Wells business license and provide the business, ownership, contact, and child support information requested by the city.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Wells · Wells, Elko County, Nevada
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- cityofwellsnv.com
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 packet includes a license application, business information sheet, child support information sheet, fee schedule, and a checklist of supporting documents that may apply to the business. The City of Wells says the completed forms and required attachments must be returned before a license is issued; licenses run from July 1 through June 30, are not prorated, and are non-transferable.
Who needs it
A person seeking to conduct a business in the City of Wells should use this packet to apply for the applicable license and provide the requested supporting information.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a sworn statement and a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the applicant signs the application before the City Clerk or notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Wells business license application packet and review its checklist and fee schedule.
- 2
Complete the Packet
Fill in the business and owner information, select the applicable license classifications, and gather supporting documents listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the sworn application section.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the remote notarization session before the notary administers the oath and completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed forms, required attachments, and applicable license fee to the City of Wells.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wells. 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 business license application notarized?
- Complete the application but wait to sign the sworn statement. Book a commissioned online notary, sign during the video session, then return the required forms and attachments to the City of Wells.
- Do I need to notarize the entire business license packet?
- The application includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat. The form identifies the applicant as the signer and the City Clerk or notary public as the person before whom the oath is made.
- Can I use an online notarization for this application?
- Nevada law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by commissioned notaries who separately register as electronic notaries. A notarial act by an authorized officer of another jurisdiction is recognized in Nevada; confirm the City of Wells accepts online notarization and electronic signatures.
- What supporting documents should I send with my application?
- The packet checklist names items that may apply, including state and sales tax licenses, organization papers, insurance, state licenses, health approval, and a certificate of building occupancy. Confirm which items apply to your business.
- Where should I submit the completed forms?
- The packet directs applicants to return all forms with original signatures to the City of Wells, P.O. Box 366, 525 Sixth Street, Wells, NV 89835-0366. Confirm with the county or city if unsure.