Do I need a notary for this form?

No. The form has an owner signature and date line but no notary block; the owner signs and dates the statement.

Who uses the Cottage Food Operation form?

Owners seeking registration or a permit for a cottage food operation in Merced County use this form.

How do I submit the form?

The form lists the county Division of Environmental Health, but does not specify how to submit the application. Check the county website for current contact details.

What information does the form request?

It requests owner and business details, the operation class, food products, water source, waste disposal, and owner acknowledgments and signature.

Merced County, CA · Merced County

No notary required

Cottage Food Operation Registration / Permitting Form

This form registers or seeks a permit for a cottage food operation in Merced County and is completed by the operation’s owner.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Merced County · Merced County, Merced County, California
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: countyofmerced.com
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this form to register or seek a permit for a cottage food operation, selecting Class A for direct sales or Class B for direct and indirect sales. It asks for owner and business contact details, foods prepared or sold, water and waste services, and acknowledgments about food safety, labeling, employees, and sales limits. The owner also signs a statement about inspections and notifying the county of changes.

Who needs it

Owners seeking to register or obtain a permit for a cottage food operation in Merced County need to complete this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner signs and dates the owner’s statement, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Cottage Food Operation Registration / Permitting Form.
2
Complete the Application
Provide the owner and business details, select an operation class, list products, and complete the applicable sections.
3
Check for Additional Requirements
If the operation uses a private water source, the form says additional forms and water testing may be required.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the owner’s statement, then submit the form to the county department named on it; check the county website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for this form?: No. The form has an owner signature and date line but no notary block; the owner signs and dates the statement.
Who uses the Cottage Food Operation form?: Owners seeking registration or a permit for a cottage food operation in Merced County use this form.
How do I submit the form?: The form lists the county Division of Environmental Health, but does not specify how to submit the application. Check the county website for current contact details.
What information does the form request?: It requests owner and business details, the operation class, food products, water source, waste disposal, and owner acknowledgments and signature.

Need something notarized?

This Cottage Food Operation Registration / Permitting Form doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Merced County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.