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DPS/Licenses - Regular Route Vendor

WHEN IS A REGULAR-ROUTE VENDOR'S LICENSE NECESSARY?

A regular route vendor's license is required if an individual sells or offers to sell goods or services along a street on a repetive schedule, stopping only to dispense products, unless otherwise permitted by regulations under Chapter 47 of the Montgomery County Code.

WHAT IS THE REGULAR-ROUTE VENDOR'S LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESS?

A completed "Application for vendor/operator" must be submitted for review.

A vehicle registration card, as appropriate, and a valid driver's license are required to process the application.

The selling of prepared foods or prepackaged food and beverages of any kind requires a Food Service Permit from the Licensure & Regulatory Services Section of the Department of Health and Human Services, (240) 777-3986.

WHAT WILL A REGULAR-ROUTE LICENSE COST?

The fees below include the license fee, application fee, and one operator permit fee:

  1. ONE YEAR
    Base Fee 10% Total
    1. One year Base Rate $295.00 + $29.50 = $324.50
    2. Application Fee $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
    3. Operator Fee (each) $38.00 + $3.80 =   $41.80
    $408.10
  2. SIXTY DAY
    1. Sixty Day Base Rate $190.00 + $19.00 = $209.00
    2. Application Fee $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
    3. Operator Fee (each) $38.00 + $3.80 =   $41.80
    $292.60
  3. ONE DAY
    1. One Day Base Rate $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
    2. Application Fee $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
    3. Operator Fee (each) $38.00 + $3.80 =   $41.80
    $125.40

An additional 10% Automation Enhancement Fee is included on the cost(s) listed above.

WHEN WILL A REGULAR-ROUTE LICENSE BE READY FOR PICK-UP?

Normally, a license can be issued within two business days from the date of application if no other Department approval is needed.

WHAT IS FUTURE-DELIVERY?

A future-delivery vendor solicits orders for goods or services which will be delivered at a later time. A $1,305.00 surety bond must be posted in conjunction with this license application.


REGULAR-ROUTE VENDOR'S LICENSE PROCESS AT A GLANCE

Last edited: 7/11/2008