Fernley, NV · Lyon County
Home Occupation Business License Application Packet
This packet is for Fernley residents applying for a home occupation business license or updating an existing license, with supporting forms required when applicable.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Fernley · Fernley, Lyon County, Nevada
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- cityoffernley.org
- 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 combines the City of Fernley home occupation business license application with supporting materials, including an industrial insurance affirmation, a fictitious firm name certificate, and home occupation rules. Applicants submit the applicable forms, identification, and fees; the city directs applicants to check with Planning about zoning and possible special use permit requirements. The fictitious firm name certificate includes a notary acknowledgment and is relevant when the business uses a fictitious name.
Who needs it
Fernley residents applying for or updating a home occupation business license need this packet and should complete its applicable forms and supporting requirements.
Why it needs a notary
The fictitious firm name certificate contains an acknowledgment; the business owner, partners, or authorized corporate officer signing it must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the Home Occupation Business License Application Packet from the City of Fernley.
- 2
Complete Applicable Forms
Fill out the application and any supporting forms that apply to your business, including the fictitious firm name certificate if needed.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notary appointment for the fictitious firm name certificate’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the certificate during the online notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the applicable forms, identification, and fees 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 corporate officer sign before a notary. The certificate includes an acknowledgment block.
- Do I need to notarize the entire home occupation packet?
- The packet’s notary acknowledgment appears on the fictitious firm name certificate. The other materials have their own instructions; submit the forms applicable to your business.
- Can I sign the certificate with an online notary?
- Nevada permits electronic and remote notarization when the notary commissioned in Nevada has separately registered for electronic notarial acts. A commissioned online notary from another jurisdiction may perform an act recognized in Nevada.
- Where do I submit the application and supporting forms?
- The packet directs applicants to return applicable forms and fees to the City Clerk’s Office. Contact the city or Lyon County about questions concerning the certificate or filing; confirm with the county or city if unsure.