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Board of Equalization FAQs
- What are the Board of Equalization's hearing procedures?
- How long can I expect to be at a hearing?
- Can I get my hearing date changed?
- What if I can't be there for my hearing?
- What do I need to bring to my hearing and what do I need to leave with the County Clerk?
- When may I file an appeal?
- Why does the County Clerk need my evidence five (5) days in advance of my hearing date?
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Business FAQs
- Why must I file a fictitious firm name certificate?
- Why can't I use a PO Box? Can I use a private mail box?
- Will the Clerk's Office mail anything to my home?
- Does this information get published in the newspaper?
- When must I refile this certificate?
- Does the Fictitious Firm Name Certificate expire?
- How can I protect my business name?
- Where do I go next?
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Marriage Officiant's FAQs
- Is there a fee for processing an Application for Authority to Solemnize Marriages?
- Where do I send the application?
- Why do I have to have a background check?
- How long does it take to process the application and for the certificate to be issued?
- Can the certificate be picked up or mailed to a different address from the one on the application?
- How does a minister, church or religious official, or notary public get removed from the database?
- What if I change my church or religious organization or if my church or religious organization moves to a new location?
- What if I change my address?
- How do I change my current certificate to Retired Clergy Status?
- If I belong to a church or religious organization that was just started and I am the senior pastor/president of the board, who can complete the Affidavit of Authority to Solemnize Marriages on my behalf?
- How long is the certificate valid?
- Are faxed copies of the paperwork acceptable?
- The wedding is to take place within a few days. Is it possible to obtain the Certificate of Authority to Solemnize Marriages in time to perform the wedding?
- I am a licensed, ordained or appointed minister, or church or religious official; may I obtain permission to perform a specific wedding ceremony in Nevada?
- I am an out-of-state licensed, ordained or appointed minister, or church or religious official; may I obtain permission to perform a specific wedding ceremony in Nevada?
- I am a notary public in another state; can I obtain authorization to perform a ceremony in Nevada?
- I am a judge in another state; can I obtain authorization to perform a ceremony in Nevada?
- I am a retired Nevada judge; am I still authorized to perform marriage ceremonies?
- How do I become a minister or other person authorized to solemnize marriages?
- What are my responsibilities after the wedding ceremony?
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Marriage FAQs
- Who May Marry?
- Do we need a blood test?
- What should we bring for identification?
- What if I'm divorced?
- What if I'm not 18?
- What information do we need to purchase a marriage license?
- Am I married after I receive my license?
- How do I get certified copies of my marriage application/certificate?
- Where can I find information related domestic partnerships?
- Where are you located and how are the road conditions?
- What do I need to change my name with Social Security and the DMV?
- Do we both need to be present to purchase a marriage license?
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Board of Equalization FAQs
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Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
Commissioners approve 22 early voting locations for 2018 General Election
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Washoe County “turns a new page” with the Story Stroll Program
Fall Story Stroll features original book written by WCSD students
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Washoe County launches new Building Inspections App
New app helps fast-track building inspection process