Application for a Special Vending District License (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

This is the official Application for a Special Vending District License from City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections. You can fill it in its original layout in your browser or with an AI assistant, then download it to review, sign and submit to the agency.

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Form details

Issuer: City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Jurisdiction: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Type: Food truck and mobile vending permits
Questions: 36
Last mapping review: 2026-10-02

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What this form asks

Special Vending District (select one) (choose one)
Owner's Name
Owner's Address
Owner's Email
Owner's Phone Number
Corporate Owner 1: Name of Corporate Owner
Corporate Owner 1: Title
Corporate Owner 1: Home Address City/State/Zip
Corporate Owner 2: Name of Corporate Owner
Corporate Owner 2: Title
Corporate Owner 2: Home Address City/State/Zip
Philadelphia Business Tax Number
Commercial Activity License Number
Current Center City Sidewalk Location
Current Sidewalk Sales Number
Category of Goods: Non-Food (checkbox)
Category of Goods: Non-Food: Flowers (checkbox)
Category of Goods: Non-Food: Clothing (checkbox)
Category of Goods: Non-Food: Cigarettes (checkbox)
Category of Goods: Non-Food: Combination (checkbox)
Category of Goods: Food / Preparation (checkbox)
Category of Goods: Food / Preparation: Hot / Cold (checkbox)
Category of Goods: Food / Preparation: Fruit Salad (checkbox)
Category of Goods: Food / Preparation: Hot Dogs (checkbox)
Category of Goods: Food / Non-Preparation (checkbox)
Category of Goods: Food / Non-Preparation: Produce (checkbox)
Category of Goods: Food / Non-Preparation: Pretzels (checkbox)
Category of Goods: Food / Non-Preparation: Water Ice (checkbox)
Category of Goods: Food / Non-Preparation: Ice Cream (checkbox)
Category of Goods: Nuts (checkbox)
List all items to be sold (For Germantown York - Butler Only) (multiline)
Verify (Part B): All City of Philadelphia taxes, charges, and fees are current (checkbox)
Verify (Part B): Two photo identifications (2 in. x 2 in., in color) is provided with this application (checkbox)
Verify (Part B): An award letter from the L&I Vending Unit showing your approved location is provided with this application (checkbox)
Verify (Part B): A current Health approval is provided with this application (if food is being sold) (checkbox)
Date Signed (date)

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Frequently asked questions

Does PaperPorter submit this form?

No. You download the completed PDF, then review, sign and submit it to City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections yourself.

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