An application must be filed in person at the Department of Codes & Regulations License & Permits Division between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. All required documentation must be submitted when filing your application. We will not accept partial applications. The name of the applicant must be spelled the same on all supporting documentation. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for this permit.
Food Truck & Mobile Vending Application
The completed application must be submitted along with:
Proof of registration with the Louisville Metro Revenue Commission
Louisville Metro Revenue Commission
617 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-4900
Proof of registration with the Kentucky State Revenue Commission
Kentucky State Revenue Cabinet
600 Cedar Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 595-4512
Proof of registration with the Kentucky Secretary of State
Office of the Secretary of State
The Capital Building
700 Capital Avenue
Suite 152
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-3490
Proof of registration with the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, Deeds and Records
Metro Deeds and Records
Metro Hall
527 West Jefferson Street
Room 204
Louisville, KY 40202
Proof of Mobile Food Unit Permit from the Louisville Metro Health and Wellness Department. If applicant is selling food and/or drink which are not pre-packaged, a permit will be needed from the Department of Health.
Louisville Metro Department of Health
400 East Gray Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-6650
Photographs and dimensions of cart, trailer, vehicle, etc. to be used
A driving record from any state resided in for the past 5 years
A written statement of authorization from the property owner(s) of intended location(s); if private property, the actual owner, if public property, Public Works
Proof of insurance
A statewide criminal history from any state resided in for the past 10 years.
A valid government issued identification or operator’s license
The vehicle registration number, description and identification number for any vehicle to be used
An application fee of $200 and $50 per Vendor ID is required at the time of submission and is valid from April 1 - March 31 annually. Fees are not pro-rated. The Vendor Permits will be issued upon approval.
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Food Truck & Mobile Vending Application
LMCO 115 Rules and Regulations