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Food Truck Permits and Licenses

5 Licenses and Permits Required for Food Trucks Depending on your city, the cost of your business license will fluctuate. In Boston, MA, it costs $65 and in New Orleans, LA, it can run as high as $150. With this document, you will be registered as a business in the eyes of the IRS. In most states, a standard driver's license is all that is needed to operate a food truck. Some states will use the weight and length of your food truck to determine if you are required to obtain a commercial vehicle license instead.

The best part is, obtaining an EIN is free through the IRS; the process typically takes 4 weeks to be finalized. If your food truck passes the food safety inspection, you'll receive a letter grade that most cities require to be displayed where customers can easily see it. To pass the inspection with flying colors, you and your employees should take the time to re-educate themselves on all the latest food safety practices in preparation. In Boston, a restaurant health inspection costs $100 and can cost as much as $1,000 in other parts of the country. A food handler's permit is required to operate a food truck and gives customers peace of mind that the food is being prepared in a safe environment.

Food handler's permits are typically valid for 5 years and cost less than $50 depending on the state and city where your food truck is located. To start the process of obtaining yours today, visit theServSafeA.org/Food Handler'sPermit testing sites in your city. Once you complete a food handler training and food safety course you will receive your food handler's permit (AKA food handler's license).