Do I need a notary for the Mobile Food Vendor License Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It also calls for a signed licensing eligibility form, but does not say that form must be notarized.

How do I submit the Mobile Food Vendor License Application?

Apply through the online portal listed on the form or submit the application in person to the Licensing office. The form also provides a mailing address and email address.

What documents must accompany the application?

The information sheet lists photo identification, a licensing eligibility form, a Maricopa County permit to operate, vehicle registration, fire inspection proof, insurance, unit and vehicle photographs, and a TPT license.

What fees does the form list?

The form lists a non-refundable $10 application fee and $25 background investigation fee due at submission. A $100 licensing fee is payable when the application is approved.

Mesa, AZ · Maricopa County

No notary required

Mobile Food Vendor License Application

Mobile food vendors use this application to request a Mesa license for selling freshly prepared food or beverages from a motorized mobile unit.

What this form is

This application is for vendors who prepare fresh food or beverages for sale from a self-contained, readily movable, motorized unit. It collects business, ownership, vehicle, and applicant background information and requires supporting documents, including identification, permits, inspection records, and proof of insurance. The document says incomplete applications or those missing required supplemental information will not be processed.

Who needs it

Businesses selling freshly prepared food or beverages from a motorized mobile unit in Mesa need this application to request a mobile food vendor license.

How to submit it

Apply online through the portal listed on the form or submit in person to the Licensing office. The form lists a $10 application fee and a $25 background investigation fee due at application; the $100 licensing fee is payable upon approval.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form also calls for a signed licensing eligibility form, but does not say that it must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Mobile Food Vendor License Application and review the information sheet and supporting document requirements.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the business, ownership, mobile unit, and applicant sections, answer the background questions, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include the applicable fees and required supporting documents, such as identification, permits, inspection proof, and insurance.
4
Submit To The City
Apply online through the listed portal or submit in person to the Licensing office.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Mobile Food Vendor License Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It also calls for a signed licensing eligibility form, but does not say that form must be notarized.
How do I submit the Mobile Food Vendor License Application?: Apply through the online portal listed on the form or submit the application in person to the Licensing office. The form also provides a mailing address and email address.
What documents must accompany the application?: The information sheet lists photo identification, a licensing eligibility form, a Maricopa County permit to operate, vehicle registration, fire inspection proof, insurance, unit and vehicle photographs, and a TPT license.
What fees does the form list?: The form lists a non-refundable $10 application fee and $25 background investigation fee due at submission. A $100 licensing fee is payable when the application is approved.

Need something notarized?

This Mobile Food Vendor License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mesa form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.