Tyler, TX · Smith County
Transient Vendor Application
This application is for vendors seeking a City of Tyler permit to temporarily sell or offer goods or services at a location in the city.
What this form is
The City of Tyler requires an outdoor transient vendor permit before a vendor begins temporary sales activity; the application says the permit period may not exceed 60 days, except for Mobile Food Units. Applicants provide contact and business details, proposed location and sale dates, and product information. A site plan is required, and Mobile Food Unit applicants must complete the page-two checklist and provide applicable supporting documentation.
Who needs it
Vendors planning temporary sales in Tyler, including Mobile Food Unit operators who need a permit for their proposed location, should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the application mentions supporting documents but does not say any must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Transient Vendor Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide vendor, business, proposed location, and sale-date information, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach the required site plan. Mobile Food Unit applicants must complete the checklist and provide applicable supporting documentation.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Transient Vendor Application?
- Vendors seeking permission to temporarily display, deliver, offer, or sell goods or services at a location in Tyler use this application.
- What should I include with the application?
- Attach a site plan showing the building or business, parking and drive aisles, staging area, and parking spaces used for staging. Mobile Food Unit applicants must complete the page-two checklist and provide applicable documentation.
- Do I need a notary for the Transient Vendor Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any supporting document that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Transient Vendor Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Transient Vendor Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.