Fernley, NV · Lyon County
Privileged Business License and Liquor License Application
This application packet is for people seeking a City of Fernley privileged business or liquor license and requires each applicant, spouse, or individual with a business interest to submit a separate completed application.
- 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 a privileged business license, including a liquor license, and provide applicant details, business information, sworn statements, and a background investigation waiver. The instructions require the completed, signed, and notarized application, along with supporting documents and fees, for city processing. Liquor licenses are issued after the Sheriff’s Office investigation is approved, business license requirements are met, and the City Council approves the application.
Who needs it
Each applicant, spouse, or individual with an interest in a business applying for a Fernley privileged business or liquor license must submit a separate completed application.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a state jurat for the applicant’s sworn statements and a subscribed-and-sworn block for the background investigation waiver; the applicant signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Fernley privileged business license and liquor license application packet.
- 2
Complete The Required Sections
Fill in the applicant and business details, answer the questions, and gather the supporting documents listed in the instructions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the application and sworn waiver.
- 4
Sign During The Video Appointment
Wait to sign the notarized sections until the notary instructs you during the appointment.
- 5
Submit The Packet
Send the completed packet and required supporting items to the City of Fernley as directed by its instructions.
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 this application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book with a commissioned online notary. Nevada authorizes electronic and remote notarization by notaries who separately register as electronic notaries; an out-of-jurisdiction notarial act may be recognized in Nevada.
- Do I need to notarize the background investigation waiver too?
- Yes. The waiver includes a subscribed-and-sworn block, and the application instructions also require the completed application to be signed and notarized.
- What should I submit with a liquor license application?
- The instructions list a background check, recent photographs, identification, fingerprints, proof of ownership or a current lease, a liquor policy, a liquor license acknowledgment affidavit, and applicable fees.
- Where do I submit the application?
- The packet is for City of Fernley licensing and requires background check materials for the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. Confirm the submission process with the city or county if unsure.