South Padre Island, TX · Cameron County

No notary required

Mobile Food Unit Permit Application

Mobile food unit operators use this application to request a permit from the City of South Padre Island and provide business, owner, and vehicle information.

What this form is

This application is for requesting a City of South Padre Island permit to operate a mobile food unit. It asks for applicant and business details, the unit’s location and vehicle information, and central preparation facility details. The form also requests a copy of the sales tax certificate, a property-owner authorization letter, and a letter from the central preparation facility; it lists permit fee options.

Who needs it

A person or business applying for a South Padre Island permit for a mobile food unit should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to the Environmental Health Services Department at [email protected], as directed on the form.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant swears or affirms the application’s verification by signing it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Mobile Food Unit Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the applicant, business, location, central preparation facility, and mobile food unit information.

  3. 3

    Gather The Attachments

    Attach the sales tax certificate, property-owner authorization letter, and central preparation facility letter listed on the form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application to Environmental Health Services at [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

What is the Mobile Food Unit Permit Application for?
It is used to request a City of South Padre Island permit for a mobile food unit and provide information about the applicant, business, unit, and central preparation facility.
What attachments does the application list?
The form requests a copy of the sales tax certificate, a property-owner letter authorizing use of the space, and a letter from the central preparation facility where the unit will be served.
Do I need a notary for the Mobile Food Unit Permit Application?
No. The document has no notary block. The applicant signs and dates it and swears or affirms the verification.
How do I submit the Mobile Food Unit Permit Application?
Submit it to the Environmental Health Services Department at [email protected], as directed on the form.

Need something notarized?

This Mobile Food Unit Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.