Application for a Vendor License (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

This is the official Application for a Vendor 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: 44
Last mapping review: 2026-10-02

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What this form asks

Location of Newsstand (if applicable)
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
Date Activity Started at Property (date)
Description of Vehicle / Stand (for a motor vehicle include year and make)
Motor Vehicle Registration Number (if applicable)
Driver's License Number (if applicable)
Description of Activity / Business (Kinds of goods to be sold) (multiline)
Honor Boxes, Corner location: Intersecting streets and specific corner
Honor Boxes, Mid-block location: Directional side of the street and the two streets that bracket the location
Date Signed (date)
License Type: Newsstand (checkbox)
License Type: Vendor-on-Foot (checkbox)
License Type: Pushcart (checkbox)
License Type: Vendor Motor Vehicle (checkbox)
License Type: Sidewalk Sales (checkbox)
License Type: Honor Box (checkbox)
License Type: Food Establishment (non-permanent) (checkbox)
Honor Boxes: Location Type (if applicable) (choose one)
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) are provided with this application (checkbox)
Verify (Part B): A current Health approval is provided with this application (if food is being sold) (choose one)
Verify (Part B): Two photos and proof of identify for any employees are provided with this application (checkbox)
Verify (Part B): A Streets Department approval is provided with this application (checkbox)
Verify (Part B): A completed diagram of stand location with dimensions is provided with this application (checkbox)
Verify (Part B): A copy of a notarized Bill of Sale is provided with this application (checkbox)
Verify (Part B): Proof of bond in the amount of $1500 is provided with this application (checkbox)
Verify (Part B): The approval from L&I Vending Unit is provided with this application (checkbox)
Newsstand: Square Feet (Length x Width) (number)
Newsstand Plan View: Width (number)
Newsstand Plan View: Length (number)
Newsstand Elevation: Height (number)
Newsstand Elevation: Width (number)
Stand Location: Street Name

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PaperPorter fills the form but does not submit it or approve anything. Signatures, initials and staff-only areas are left for the right person. Confirm current fees, attachments and filing instructions with City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections.

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