Roma, TX · Starr County

No notary required

Mobile Food Establishment Application

Mobile food vendors submit this application to the City of Roma to apply for inspection and a permit before serving food or drinks to the public.

What this form is

The City of Roma requires mobile food establishments serving food or drinks in the city to be inspected and permitted before serving the public. The application asks for business, owner, vehicle, food, and operating-hours information. Applicants must also provide the listed supporting documents, including identification, food certifications, a menu, site and unit layouts, and a vehicle photo.

Who needs it

Owners of mobile food establishments serving food or drinks to the public in Roma need to complete this application and provide the required documents.

How to submit it

Contact the Development Services Department at (956) 849-1411 to schedule an inspection. The form lists the City of Roma at 201 W. Convent Avenue, Roma, TX 78584; its guidelines state that the permit fee is $75.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the attached mobile food vendor guidelines do not require a notarized or sworn step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Mobile Food Establishment Application and review the attached mobile food vendor guidelines.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the mobile unit, owner, food, and operating-hours information, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include the listed identification, certificates, menu, facility documents, layouts, and mobile unit photo.

  4. 4

    Contact The City

    Contact the Development Services Department at (956) 849-1411 to schedule an inspection and ask about submitting the completed application.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Mobile Food Establishment Application?
No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block. The attached mobile food vendor guidelines do not require a notarized or sworn step.
How do I submit the Mobile Food Establishment Application?
Contact the Development Services Department at (956) 849-1411 to schedule an inspection. The application and required documents must be completed before the permit can be issued.
What documents must I include with the application?
The application lists owner identification, a sales and use tax certificate, food manager and food handler credentials, a menu, central preparation facility documents when applicable, site and unit layouts, and a photo of the mobile unit.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for mobile unit and owner details, operating hours, food or beverages to be sold, and contact information. It also includes an applicant authorization and signature section.

Need something notarized?

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