Do I need a notary for the Temporary Food Service Establishment Permit Application?

No. The application has a signature line but no notary block; the applicant signs and prints their name and dates the application.

What documents must accompany the application?

The form requires Workers’ Compensation and Disability Insurance certificates, or a CE-200 Certificate of Attestation of Exemption, along with the permit fee unless the organization qualifies for a fee waiver.

When should I submit the application?

The county says to submit the completed application at least 10 days before operation. Applications submitted within 10 days have a $30 late fee added to the permit fee.

Onondaga County, NY · Onondaga County

No notary required

Temporary Food Service Establishment Permit Application

Food operators submit this application to Onondaga County to request a permit for a temporary food service establishment at an event.

At a glance

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

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit to operate a temporary food service establishment at a fair, carnival, festival, exhibition, or other event. The county says to submit it at least 10 days before operation; the application asks about the event, operator, dates, water and sewage, menu, food preparation, and facilities. Include required insurance or exemption documents and the permit fee, unless eligible for a fee waiver.

Who needs it

A person or organization operating a temporary food service establishment at an event in Onondaga County needs to submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and required documents to the Onondaga County Health Department, Food Protection Section, at 421 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202. The form also lists phone and online payment options.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and prints their name, and dates the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Temporary Food Service Establishment Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete Both Pages
Provide event, operator, schedule, menu, food preparation, and facility information.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include Workers’ Compensation and Disability Insurance certificates or a CE-200. Include the organization’s IRS exemption letter if requesting a fee waiver.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the application and required documents to the Onondaga County Health Department, Food Protection Section, at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Temporary Food Service Establishment Permit Application?: No. The application has a signature line but no notary block; the applicant signs and prints their name and dates the application.
How do I submit the Temporary Food Service Establishment Permit Application?: Submit the completed application and required documents to the Onondaga County Health Department, Food Protection Section, at 421 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202.
What documents must accompany the application?: The form requires Workers’ Compensation and Disability Insurance certificates, or a CE-200 Certificate of Attestation of Exemption, along with the permit fee unless the organization qualifies for a fee waiver.
When should I submit the application?: The county says to submit the completed application at least 10 days before operation. Applications submitted within 10 days have a $30 late fee added to the permit fee.

Need something notarized?

This Temporary Food Service Establishment Permit Application doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Onondaga County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.