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September is Vendor Permit Renewal Month. If you are interested in vending on the streets of Salinas, you must first obtain a Street Vendor Permit.  Start here for a list of permits and documents required before obtaining a Street Vendor Permit. Please note that this guide does not substitute for legal or professional advice, and additional permits may be required depending on the circumstances of your business.

Select the type of vendor to view the list of requirements.

Street Food Vendor (Catering Vehicle)

There is a limited amount of Street Food Vendors allowed in the City of Salinas.  The city maintains a list for Street Food Vendor Permits. Please contact us, if you are interested in placing your name on this list.

  1.  Street Vendor Permit Application form
  2.  Current Monterey County Environmental Health Permit
  3.  Approved Commissary Form from the Health Department
  4.  Food Safety/Handling Certification  
  5.  Current Seller's Permit from the California State Board of Equalization
  6.  Current City of Salinas Business License
  7.  Current Vehicle Registration
  8.  Proof of Commercial Insurance for the Catering Vehicle and Employee/Driver Coverage
  9.  Valid California Driver’s License
  10.  Employees must be present and shall provide a photo I.D.
  11.  Color photographs of the vehicle (all sides)

Push Cart Vendor

  1. Street Vendor Permit Application form
  2. Current Monterey County Environmental Health Permit
  3. Approved Commissary Form from the Health Department
  4. Current Seller's Permit from the California State Board of Equalization
  5. Current City of Salinas Business License
  6. Operating employees must be present and shall provide a photo I.D.
  7. Color photographs of the cart (all sides)

Ice Cream Vendor

  1.  Street Vendor Permit Application form
  2.  Current Monterey County Environmental Health Permit
  3.  Approved Commissary Form from the Health Department
  4.  Current Seller's Permit from the California State Board of Equalization
  5.  Current City of Salinas Business License
  6.  Current Vehicle Registration
  7.  Proof of  Commercial Insurance for the Ice Cream Vehicle and Employee/Driver Coverage
  8.  Valid California Driver’s License
  9.  Employees must be present and shall provide a photo I.D.
  10.  Color photographs of the vehicle (all sides)

Flower Vendor

  1. Street Vendor Permit Application form
  2. Current City of Salinas Business License
  3. Current Seller's Permit from the California State Board of Equalization
  4. Provide a photo I.D.
  5. Color photographs of the cart (all sides)
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