Yerington, NV · Lyon County
Business License Application Packet
This packet is for owners and applicants seeking a City of Yerington business license, and includes application materials, supporting forms, and a notarized fictitious firm name certificate when applicable.
- 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 collects business and applicant details, supports city review and required inspections, and includes instructions and supplementary forms. The instructions say a license is required before opening if business is conducted directly inside Yerington city limits, whether or not the business itself is located there. Applicants using a fictitious firm name must complete the attached certificate and file it with Lyon County; the certificate must be notarized.
Who needs it
Business owners applying to operate in Yerington city limits need this packet, and applicants using a fictitious firm name must also complete its Lyon County certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The attached fictitious firm name certificate carries an acknowledgment block; each listed owner, partner, or authorized corporate officer signing it must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the City of Yerington Business License Application Packet and review its instructions and required supporting documents.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill out the applicable business, applicant, employee, and supplementary information; complete the fictitious firm name certificate if it applies.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notary appointment for the fictitious firm name certificate, which the packet says must be notarized.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Each required signer acknowledges their signature during the notarial appointment; follow the notary's identity-verification and signing instructions.
- 5
Submit The Documents
Submit the completed license packet to the City of Yerington and return the original fictitious firm name certificate to the Lyon County Clerk Treasurer.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Yerington. 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 complete the notarized fictitious firm name certificate?
- Fill in the business and owner details, then have each required signer acknowledge their signature before a notary. The packet says to return the original certificate to the Lyon County Clerk Treasurer with the filing fee.
- Do I need to notarize the entire business license application?
- The packet specifically says the attached fictitious firm name certificate must be notarized. It does not state that the main city application must be notarized.
- Can I use an online notary for the certificate?
- Nevada recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by authorized officers of other jurisdictions. Nevada notaries must separately register as electronic notaries before performing electronic or remote acts; confirm acceptance with the county or city if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed packet?
- Submit the business license application packet to the City of Yerington. The instructions direct fictitious firm name certificates to the Lyon County Clerk Treasurer and say to return the original.
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.