Orange, MT · Essex County
Application for License to Operate Food Establishment
Food establishment owners use this application to request a 2026 operating license or renewal from the City of Orange.
What this form is
This application requests a license to operate a food establishment for the period ending December 31, 2026. It asks for establishment and owner contact details, premises information, food and beverages offered, and service-provider information. Applicants must attach a menu and government-issued photo ID; type 3 and 4 establishments must also provide a Food Manager’s Certificate. New or remodeled establishments have additional plan and inspection requirements.
Who needs it
Food establishment owners in Orange need this application to obtain a 2026 license, including when a change of ownership requires a new license.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a renewal fee and says applications received starting March 1 incur a $100 late fee.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it lists a menu, photo ID, and, for type 3 and 4 establishments, a Food Manager’s Certificate as attachments.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the 2026 food establishment license application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the establishment, owner, premises, food, and service-provider information requested.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach a menu and government-issued photo ID; type 3 and 4 establishments must provide a Food Manager’s Certificate.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form and include the required fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the food establishment license application?
- No. The application has a signature line but no notary block. Attach a menu and government-issued photo ID; type 3 and 4 establishments also need a Food Manager’s Certificate.
- How do I submit the food establishment license application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a renewal fee and a $100 late fee for applications received starting March 1.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for establishment and owner details, premises size and seating capacity, service-provider information, and the types of food and beverages sold or served.
- What additional requirements apply to a new or remodeled establishment?
- The form says three sets of plans and specifications must go to the Health Department for review before construction or remodeling, and a pre-operational inspection is required.
Need something notarized?
This Application for License to Operate Food Establishment doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Orange form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.