Fredericksburg, TX · Gillespie County

No notary required

Retail Food Permit Application

Businesses use this application to request an initial, renewal, or change-of-ownership retail food permit from the Gillespie County Health Division.

What this form is

This application is for an initial, renewal, or change-of-ownership retail food permit. It asks for business and owner contact details, food manager information if applicable, operating hours, days open, and employee count. The applicant agrees to comply with applicable health ordinances and laws; approval depends on compliance, and permits expire annually on December 31.

Who needs it

A retail food business seeking an initial permit, renewal, or change of ownership submits this application to the Gillespie County Health Division.

How to submit it

Return the completed application and nonrefundable fee to the listed mailing address at 126 West Main St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624, or physical address at 1906 N. Llano St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Credit card payment is available; additional fees apply.

About notarization

No notary is required; the applicant signs and dates the application, and it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Retail Food Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide the business, contact, food manager if applicable, and operating profile information requested.

  3. 3

    Sign and Date

    Sign and date the application and include the printed name and title.

  4. 4

    Submit to the Health Division

    Return the completed application and nonrefundable fee to the mailing or physical address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Retail Food Permit Application?
No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Retail Food Permit Application?
Return the completed application and nonrefundable fee to the listed mailing address or physical address in Fredericksburg. Credit card payment is available, with additional fees.
What information does the application request?
It requests business and owner contact details, food manager information if applicable, hours and days of operation, and the number of employees.
Can I use this application for a permit renewal?
Yes. The application is for an initial permit, renewal, or change of ownership.

Need something notarized?

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