Mobile Food Vending Unit Permit (Seasonal or Two-Year)

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Operating & Renewing

Operating Requirements

1.

All mobile food vendors must obey the regulations regarding vending on restricted streets.
Restrictions to Vending on NYC Streets (PDF)
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Mobile food vending operators must obtain their food from a licensed commissary or other establishment licensed, permitted or regulated by a government agency.
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Approximately 3 months before your permit or license expires you will receive a renewal notice in the mail. The notice will provide the expiration date and instructions on how to renew.
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This permit does not satisfy the requirements of other City and State Agencies. It is the vendor's responsibility to apply for all other permits, licenses, and authorizations required. Failure to comply with all relevant regulations, including those under the jurisdiction of other Agencies, may result in the suspension of this permit until proof of compliance is provided. To view the relevant Rules of the City of New York for this permit, click the link above then click folder "Title 24: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene", subfolder "Title IV: Environmental Sanitation", subfolder "Part A: Food and Drug" and subfolder "Article 89: Mobile Food Vending." Find additional rules by clicking folder "Title 24: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene" and subfolder "Chapter 6: Food Units". To view the relevant Administrative Code section, click the link above then click folder "Title 17: Health", subfolder "Chapter 3: Licenses and Permits" and subfolder "Subchapter 2: Food Vendors."

Steps to renew by mail:

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To submit your renewal application by mail, send it and a check or money order made payable to NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to:

NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection

42 Broadway, Licensing Division

ATTN: MFV Renewal Application

New York, N.Y. 10004

Steps to renew in person:

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You may renew your permit in person at the DCA Citywide Licensing Center. If you send someone to renew for you, they must present an Authority to Act on your behalf.

Please read the new licensing center procedures for submitting renewal applications below.
Authority to Act form (PDF)

NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
Licensing Center
42 Broadway, Lobby
New York, NY 10004
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Because of the COVID-19 public health emergency, these procedures have been put in place:

• You must make an appointment ahead of time. To schedule an appointment, either email LicensingAppointments@dca.nyc.gov or call 212-436-0441. A Licensing Center representative will respond to your request within two business days.

• A Licensing Center representative will call you within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment to conduct a health screening. You must pass this screening to enter the Licensing Center.

• You must wear a face covering that covers your nose and mouth at all times while you are in the Licensing Center.

• You must arrive alone for your appointment.

Please be prompt and bring with you all needed paperwork. If you arrive late or your application is incomplete, your appointment may need to be rescheduled.
NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
Licensing Center
42 Broadway, Lobby
New York, NY 10004
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After you submit your renewal documents and payment, you must call 311 to schedule an appointment for your vending unit to be inspected.

Please note: all permit holders must accompany their units to the inspection – they may not send anyone on their behalf.

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Mobile Food Vending Unit Permit (Seasonal or Two-Year)

Operating & Renewing

Operating Requirements

Ready to Renew?

Steps to renew by mail:

Steps to renew in person:

Learn More

Get Help

Contact Us

Stay Connected