Fernley, NV · Lyon County
Home Occupation Business License Application Packet
This packet is for people applying for or updating a City of Fernley home occupation business license and includes a fictitious firm name certificate that must be notarized.
- 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
Use this packet to apply for or update a Fernley home occupation business license. It collects business, owner, location, and activity details and includes forms and information about workers’ compensation compliance, child support, home occupation rules, and landlord permission. Applicants using a fictitious firm name must complete the Lyon County Clerk’s certificate, which the packet expressly says must be notarized, and return all applicable forms to the City Clerk’s Office.
Who needs it
People applying for or updating a City of Fernley home occupation business license should complete the applicable packet forms and submit the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The Lyon County Clerk fictitious firm name certificate has an acknowledgment block; each owner, partner, or authorized officer signing it must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the City of Fernley Home Occupation Business License Application packet.
- 2
Complete Applicable Forms
Fill in the business application and any applicable supporting forms, including the fictitious firm name certificate if needed.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the fictitious firm name certificate.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each required signer signs the certificate during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit The Forms
Return all applicable application materials to the City Clerk’s Office as directed in the packet.
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 fictitious firm name certificate notarized?
- Complete the certificate and have each required owner, partner, or authorized officer sign before a notary. The packet says the certificate must be notarized.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application packet?
- The packet specifically marks the Lyon County Clerk fictitious firm name certificate as requiring notarization. It does not identify the other packet forms as requiring notarization.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Nevada notaries must separately register with the Secretary of State before performing electronic or remote notarizations. A notarial act by an authorized officer of another jurisdiction has recognized validity in Nevada under NRS 240.165.
- Where do I submit the completed forms?
- The application directs applicants to return applicable forms to the City Clerk’s Office. The fictitious firm name certificate lists the Lyon County Clerk in Yerington; confirm with the county or city if unsure.