How do I submit the Trade Days Food Establishment Permit Application?

Send it to the Health Inspector, Fannin County Retail Food Inspections, PO Box 461, Bonham, TX 75418. The guidelines say the application must be received at least five business days before the first event.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and establishment contact information, permit status, event details, foods served, equipment descriptions, water and electricity availability, and the applicant’s signature and date.

What supporting documents must I submit?

Proof of food handler or manager permits must be submitted with the application and kept on-site during operation. The form also says a nonprofit’s 26 USC Sec 501c3 documentation must be on file with the county to receive the no-fee option.

Fannin County, TX · Fannin County

No notary required

Trade Days Food Establishment Permit Application

Food vendors apply to Fannin County for a permit to operate a food stand at Trade Days and provide details about their establishment and food service.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Fannin County · Fannin County, Fannin County, Texas
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: co.fannin.tx.us
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Food vendors use this application to request a new or renewal Trade Days Food Establishment Permit from Fannin County. The guidelines say each food stand must have an approved permit, and applications must reach the Health Inspector at least five business days before the first event. The form asks for applicant and establishment details, event dates and location, foods served, equipment, water and electricity availability, and proof of food handler or manager permits.

Who needs it

Food vendors operating a stand at Trade Days in Fannin County, including vendors providing open samples or foods requiring time and temperature control, need an approved permit.

How to submit it

Send the application to the Health Inspector at Fannin County Retail Food Inspections, PO Box 461, Bonham, TX 75418; applications must be received at least five business days before the first event.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant must submit proof of food handler or manager permits, with no notarized attachment mentioned.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Trade Days Food Establishment Permit Application.
2
Complete the Application
Select new or renewal status and provide applicant, establishment, event, food, equipment, water, and electricity details.
3
Gather Required Proof
Include proof of food handler or manager permits with the application.
4
Submit to the County
Send the application to the Health Inspector at PO Box 461, Bonham, TX 75418, at least five business days before the first event.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Trade Days Food Establishment Permit Application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. Submit proof of food handler or manager permits with the application; the form does not say that proof must be notarized.
How do I submit the Trade Days Food Establishment Permit Application?: Send it to the Health Inspector, Fannin County Retail Food Inspections, PO Box 461, Bonham, TX 75418. The guidelines say the application must be received at least five business days before the first event.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and establishment contact information, permit status, event details, foods served, equipment descriptions, water and electricity availability, and the applicant’s signature and date.
What supporting documents must I submit?: Proof of food handler or manager permits must be submitted with the application and kept on-site during operation. The form also says a nonprofit’s 26 USC Sec 501c3 documentation must be on file with the county to receive the no-fee option.

Need something notarized?

This Trade Days Food Establishment Permit Application doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.