McAllen, TX · Hidalgo County
Affidavit for Mobile Food Vendor
A sworn statement required from every individual applicant for a McAllen food truck or food trailer permit, certifying no unpaid civil judgments and disclosing prior convictions.
- 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
Under McAllen's Mobile Food Vendor ordinance (Code of Ordinances §54-51(b)(3)(l)), each individual applying for a food truck or food trailer permit must submit a signed, notarized affidavit alongside photo identification. The affidavit certifies the applicant has no unpaid civil judgments tied to a covered business activity and discloses any convictions from the past ten years, information the city's Health Department relies on before issuing or renewing the permit.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a City of McAllen mobile food vendor permit to operate a food truck, food trailer, or similar mobile food unit.
Why it needs a notary
The ordinance mandates a signed affidavit for each individual applicant, and the form itself is a jurat requiring the applicant to swear before a notary and sign under seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the official Affidavit for Mobile Food Vendor from the City of McAllen Health & Code Enforcement page.
- 2
Fill in Applicant Details
Complete the applicant information and the civil judgment and conviction disclosure sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a live video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Swear and Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the affidavit under oath in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City of McAllen
File the notarized affidavit with your mobile food vendor permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from McAllen. 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
- Do I need this affidavit notarized to get a McAllen food truck permit?
- Yes. City of McAllen Code of Ordinances §54-51 requires a signed, sworn affidavit with photo ID from each individual applicant before a mobile food vendor permit is issued.
- How do I get my McAllen food vendor affidavit notarized online?
- Upload the completed affidavit, verify your identity, and connect live over video with a commissioned online notary to swear and sign the jurat in one session.
- What information does the McAllen affidavit require?
- It requires the applicant to swear they have no unpaid civil judgments from a covered business activity and to disclose any convictions from the past ten years.
- Do I need one affidavit per truck or per person?
- The ordinance requires a signed affidavit for each individual applicant, so every person applying for the permit needs their own notarized copy.
- Can an online notary handle a Texas city affidavit if they're commissioned elsewhere?
- Yes. Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by a commissioned online notary, though it's still wise to check with the City of McAllen Health Department if you're unsure about a specific requirement.