Do I need a notary for the Special Event Vendor Application?

No. The form asks the applicant to verify the statements and sign and date the application; it does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for business and owner details, the nature of the business, the individuals conducting it, and where it will operate.

Do food vendors need to complete extra pages?

Yes. The application says food vendors must complete the remaining pages and provide listed information and materials, including a stand sketch or picture and a food menu.

Harrisburg, PA · Dauphin County

No notary required

Special Event Vendor Application

Businesses and vendors use this application to request a Harrisburg vendor or special event license for the license year.

What this form is

This application requests a Harrisburg vendor or special event license, issued on a calendar-year basis. Applicants provide business and owner information, describe their business and identify where it will operate. Vendors serving food must complete the additional food-service pages and provide the listed supporting materials; other vendors are instructed to stop after the initial application.

Who needs it

Businesses and vendors applying for a Harrisburg vendor or special event license should complete this application; food vendors must also complete its additional food-service pages.

How to submit it

Mail the application to the Tax and Enforcement Office, License and Filing, 10 N. 2nd Street, Suite 305-A, Harrisburg, PA 17101. The form lists a $50 license and filing fee, payable by check or money order to the City Treasurer.

About notarization

This application does not require a notary; the signer verifies the statements and signs and dates the form, with no notarized or sworn attachment specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Special Event Vendor Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the business and owner information, describe the business, and identify who will conduct it and where.
3
Gather Food Vendor Materials
If vending involves food, complete the remaining pages and gather the listed supporting materials, including a sketch or picture of the stand.
4
Mail The Application
Mail the application and the listed $50 fee to the Tax and Enforcement Office at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Special Event Vendor Application?: No. The form asks the applicant to verify the statements and sign and date the application; it does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Special Event Vendor Application?: Mail it to the Tax and Enforcement Office, License and Filing, 10 N. 2nd Street, Suite 305-A, Harrisburg, PA 17101. The form lists a $50 fee payable by check or money order to the City Treasurer.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for business and owner details, the nature of the business, the individuals conducting it, and where it will operate.
Do food vendors need to complete extra pages?: Yes. The application says food vendors must complete the remaining pages and provide listed information and materials, including a stand sketch or picture and a food menu.

Need something notarized?

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