Do I need a notary for the Temporary Food Event Permit Application?

No. The document has signature and date lines for the applicant and property owner, but no notary block or notarized attachment.

What information does the application request?

It asks for event and applicant details, food items and preparation methods, food holding plans, handwashing and utensil washing facilities, and property owner consent.

What permit fees does the document list?

After approval, the document lists a $25 fee for events lasting one to four days and a $50 fee for permits of up to 14 days.

McAllen, TX · Hidalgo County

No notary required

Temporary Food Event Permit Application

This application is for people planning a temporary event with public food preparation who need a McAllen food permit.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for temporary food service at an event in McAllen. The document says to submit it two weeks before the event and describes permit options for events lasting one to four days or up to 14 days. It asks for event, applicant, booth, menu, food preparation, and food handling details, and includes a property owner consent section.

Who needs it

Individuals planning public food preparation at a temporary event in McAllen need this application and must provide the listed event and food service details.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Health and Code Enforcement Department at 311 N. 15th St., McAllen, TX 78501, two weeks before the event. The document lists a $25 permit fee for one to four days or $50 for up to 14 days after approval.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it requires no sworn or notarized attachment, and the applicant and property owner sign.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Temporary Food Event Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide the requested event, applicant, food, preparation, and food handling information.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach food handler certification copies and provide a letter from the property owner granting permission to use the location.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the application to the Health and Code Enforcement Department two weeks before the event.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Temporary Food Event Permit Application?: No. The document has signature and date lines for the applicant and property owner, but no notary block or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Temporary Food Event Permit Application?: Submit it to the Health and Code Enforcement Department at 311 N. 15th St., McAllen, TX 78501, two weeks before the event.
What information does the application request?: It asks for event and applicant details, food items and preparation methods, food holding plans, handwashing and utensil washing facilities, and property owner consent.
What permit fees does the document list?: After approval, the document lists a $25 fee for events lasting one to four days and a $50 fee for permits of up to 14 days.

Need something notarized?

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