Fernley, NV · Lyon County
Business License Application Packet
This packet is for businesses applying for a City of Fernley business license and includes application, inspection, and related forms that may apply to 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
Applicants provide business, ownership, location, activity, and contact details, and the packet explains related approvals and documents that may be needed before the application is submitted. It also includes a fictitious firm name certificate marked as requiring notarization, plus forms about workers’ compensation, child support, emergency contacts, and landlord permission. Complete the forms that apply, obtain required department signoffs, include the required fees and identification, and submit the application to the City Clerk’s Office.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for or updating a Fernley business license should complete the application and any packet forms that apply to their business.
Why it needs a notary
The fictitious firm name certificate has an acknowledgment block; each signing owner, partner, or authorized officer must sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the City of Fernley business license packet and review its instructions and included forms.
- 2
Complete Applicable Forms
Fill in the business license application and any related forms required for your business.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book online notarization for the fictitious firm name certificate if it applies to your business.
- 4
Sign On Video
The certificate’s owners, partners, or authorized officers sign during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Obtain applicable department signoffs and submit the completed forms, identification, and fees to the City Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fernley. 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 Fernley business license packet notarized?
- Complete the applicable forms, then book an online notarization for the fictitious firm name certificate. The owners, partners, or authorized officers signing that certificate must appear before the notary.
- Do I need to notarize the entire business license packet?
- The packet specifically marks the fictitious firm name certificate as requiring notarization. The business license application and other included forms have separate signature requirements.
- Can I sign the fictitious firm name certificate online?
- Nevada law allows electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary who has separately registered as an electronic notary public with the Secretary of State. Confirm the receiving office’s requirements if unsure.
- What else should I submit with the application?
- The packet requests applicable department signoffs, required fees, and a copy of the applicant’s driver’s license or photo identification. Check the instructions for other forms that apply to your business.
Business License Application Packet in other Lyon County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.