Columbus, OH · Franklin County
Mobile Food Vending Application Packet
This eight-page packet is for people applying to the City of Columbus for a mobile food vending license and, when applicable, a public right-of-way permit.
- 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
Use this packet to apply for or renew a Columbus mobile food vending license, indicate where and how you plan to vend, and provide the information and supporting documents requested by the city. Depending on your unit and plans, the packet lists requirements such as vehicle documents, insurance, health licensing, propane testing, and a background check affidavit for public right-of-way applicants. Private-property locations require additional materials and approval before operating.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for or renewing a Columbus mobile food vending license should complete the application, with additional materials required for certain units, locations, or permits.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the City of Columbus Mobile Food Vending Application Packet and review its application, affidavit, and supporting-document requirements.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, business, and vending-unit details. Gather the supporting documents required for your unit and planned vending locations.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the applicant affidavit and, if applicable, the public right-of-way background check affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show your identification and sign the affidavit before the notary during the live online video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized application and applicable supporting materials to the City of Columbus License Section.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Columbus. 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 get the mobile food vending application notarized online?
- Complete the form but wait to sign the affidavit. Book a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the live video session. Submit the notarized packet and required materials to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the mobile food vending application?
- Yes. The application includes an applicant affidavit with a “Sworn to before me” jurat. Public right-of-way applicants also have a separate background check affidavit with a notary block.
- What documents may I need with this application?
- The packet lists requirements that vary by unit and operation, including proof of identity, vehicle documents, insurance, health licensing, and propane testing when applicable. Public right-of-way applicants need a background check affidavit.
- Can I use online notarization for this Columbus form?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check with the Columbus License Section about submitting the completed application packet; confirm with the city or village if unsure.