Fernley, NV · Lyon County
Residential Rentals Business License Application
This packet applies for a City of Fernley business license for residential rentals and includes supporting forms for applicable business, worker’s compensation, fictitious-name, and child-support information.
- 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 is for applicants seeking a City of Fernley business license for residential rentals, with fields for business and owner details, rental-property addresses, and business activities. It also includes supporting forms and instructions, including a fictitious firm name certificate that must be notarized when applicable. Applicants are instructed to obtain required department signatures and inspections before submitting the application, along with the applicable fees and identification.
Who needs it
People applying for a City of Fernley business license for residential rentals should complete the application and any supporting forms that apply to their business.
Why it needs a notary
The fictitious firm name certificate has an acknowledgment block; each listed owner, partner, or authorized officer signing the certificate must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the City of Fernley residential rentals business license packet and review its instructions and included forms.
- 2
Complete Applicable Forms
Fill in the application and any supporting forms that apply to your business, including the fictitious firm name certificate if needed.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If the fictitious firm name certificate applies, book an online notary for its required acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the certificate during the remote notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Obtain required department signatures and inspections, include the applicable fees and identification, and submit the packet 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
- Which part of this packet needs notarization?
- The packet marks the Certificate of Business: Fictitious Firm Name as a form that must be notarized. The application and other supporting forms have separate instructions.
- How do I prepare the fictitious firm name certificate?
- Complete the certificate with the business and owner information, have the applicable owner, partner, or authorized officer sign before the notary, and return the original as instructed.
- Do I need a notary for the residential rentals application?
- The application itself does not show a notary block. The included fictitious firm name certificate says it must be notarized; whether it applies depends on your business name.
- Can I sign the certificate with a commissioned online notary?
- Nevada law recognizes electronic and remote notarization by a notary who has separately registered as an electronic notary public. A notarial act performed by an authorized officer of another jurisdiction is also recognized in Nevada.
- Who should I ask if I am unsure which forms apply?
- The packet directs applicants to the City Clerk’s Office for questions and lists other departments for signoffs. Confirm with the county or city if unsure.