Do I need a notary for the Sidewalk Vendor Permit Application?

No. The form has signature and date lines for the applicant and City staff, but no notary block. The applicant also signs the agreement to defend and indemnify.

How do I submit the Sidewalk Vendor Permit Application?

Submit it to the Planning & Building Division at 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA 95307. The form lists (209) 538-5774 as the division’s phone number.

What materials accompany the application?

The form lists an insurance certificate, signed indemnification form, applicable property-owner consent, health permit copies, driver’s license copy, cart photos, proposed items, and a site plan, among other requirements.

When should I file the application?

The form says applications must be filed at least 30 days before the desired permit date. Renewal applications must be filed at least 30 days before an existing permit expires.

Ceres, CA · Stanislaus County

No notary required

Sidewalk Vendor Permit Application

Sidewalk vendors use this application to request a City of Ceres permit and provide details about their business, vending setup, and proposed location.

What this form is

Use this application to request a City of Ceres permit to operate as a sidewalk vendor. It asks for applicant and business information, operating days and hours, vending type and facility, employees, and proposed locations. The application also lists required supporting materials, including insurance, health permits, cart photos, proposed items for sale, and a site plan; applications are to be filed at least 30 days before the desired permit date.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking to operate a sidewalk vending business in Ceres should complete this application and provide the listed supporting materials.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Planning & Building Division, 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA 95307. The form lists the division’s phone number as (209) 538-5774.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs the application and indemnification agreement, and City staff also signs and dates the conditions section.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Sidewalk Vendor Permit Application.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in applicant and business details, vending information, proposed locations, and the questions listed on the form.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the listed materials, including insurance, applicable permits and consent, cart photos, proposed items, and a site plan.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the application to the Planning & Building Division at 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA 95307.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Sidewalk Vendor Permit Application?: No. The form has signature and date lines for the applicant and City staff, but no notary block. The applicant also signs the agreement to defend and indemnify.
How do I submit the Sidewalk Vendor Permit Application?: Submit it to the Planning & Building Division at 2220 Magnolia Street, Ceres, CA 95307. The form lists (209) 538-5774 as the division’s phone number.
What materials accompany the application?: The form lists an insurance certificate, signed indemnification form, applicable property-owner consent, health permit copies, driver’s license copy, cart photos, proposed items, and a site plan, among other requirements.
When should I file the application?: The form says applications must be filed at least 30 days before the desired permit date. Renewal applications must be filed at least 30 days before an existing permit expires.

Need something notarized?

This Sidewalk Vendor Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ceres form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.