Hobbs, NM · Lea County
Junk Yard License Application
The Junk Yard License Application collects personal, business, site, and employee information from people applying to operate a junk yard within Hobbs city limits.
- 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
This two-page application gathers applicant and business details, the types of materials at the site, information about fencing, and personal information for employees. The form says a junk yard may not be operated or maintained within Hobbs city limits until the City Commission consents by formal resolution; it also includes spaces for City Commission and Fire Marshal approval.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to operate or maintain a junk yard within Hobbs city limits should complete this application and provide the requested personal, business, site, and employee information.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs before a notary, who completes the form’s “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat and commission-expiration field.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Hobbs Junk Yard License Application from the City of Hobbs.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the requested personal, business, site, and employee information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online notary session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized application to the City of Hobbs for consideration.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hobbs. 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 Hobbs Junk Yard License Application?
- Fill in the requested personal and business information, answer the site and background questions, and include employee details. Sign the application before a notary, then submit it to the City of Hobbs for consideration.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the application must be signed before a notary public and provides a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat for the applicant’s signature.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- New Mexico law authorizes remote online notarization by its notarial officers under NMSA 1978 §14-14A-5, effective January 1, 2022, and recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by authorized individuals of another state under §14-14A-10. Confirm the city will accept the notarized application.
- What approvals does the form show?
- The form includes spaces to record whether the Hobbs City Commission approved the application by resolution and whether the Hobbs Fire Marshal approved it. It states that City Commission consent is required before operating or maintaining a junk yard within city limits.
- Where should I ask if I’m unsure where to submit the form?
- The application identifies the City of Hobbs and includes City Commission approval fields. If you are unsure which office should receive it, confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.