Marion, NC · McDowell County
Mobile Food Vendor Application
This application is for people or businesses seeking a City of Marion permit to operate a mobile food vending unit at a listed location within the city.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The City of Marion Planning & Development Department uses this application to review requests to operate a mobile food vending unit. Applicants must submit a complete application with supporting documents, including health department approval or an exemption letter, property owner consent, identification, insurance, and a photograph of the unit. A signed and notarized sidewalk or right-of-way release is also required for locations in the C1 zoning district. The form lists operating rules that vendors must follow.
Who needs it
People or businesses seeking a City of Marion permit for a mobile food vending unit must complete the application and provide the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment: the applicant signs before a notary public, who certifies the applicant acknowledged execution of the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Marion Mobile Food Vendor Application and review the application checklist and operating requirements.
- 2
Complete The Application
Type or print the applicant, business, property owner, and operation location information, then gather the listed supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check with the City about accepting the notarized application.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Sign the application as directed while appearing before the notary, who completes the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required supporting information to the City of Marion for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Marion. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply for a Marion mobile food vendor permit?
- Complete the application and gather the listed supporting documents, including health department approval or an exemption, property owner consent, identification, insurance, and a unit photograph. Sign the application before a notary, then submit it to the City.
- Do I need to notarize the mobile food vendor application?
- Yes. The application includes an acknowledgment for a notary public to certify that the applicant appeared and acknowledged execution. The form also requires a separate signed and notarized sidewalk/right-of-way release for a C1 zoning district location.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- North Carolina's remote electronic notarization program has not launched. The state's emergency video notarization requires both the signer and notary to be inside North Carolina and is not remote online notarization. Ask the City whether it accepts your notarized form.
- What supporting documents must I include?
- The form lists health department approval or an exemption letter, property owner consent, a copy of the applicant's driver's license, liability insurance, and a picture of the mobile food cart unit. A notarized release is required for applicable C1 locations; confirm with the city or town if unsure.