Food Truck Permit Requirements in Salt Lake City, UT

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Utah State Tax Commission — Sales Tax License

   Required for all businesses selling taxable goods or services in Utah. Utah charges a 4.85% state sales tax; local jurisdictions add additional taxes bringing totals to 6–9%. Register with the Utah State Tax Commission online.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online via Taxpayer Access Point)

   Free

   Immediate (online via Taxpayer Access Point)

2. Certified Food Safety Manager (Utah Admin Code R392-101)

   Utah requires each food service establishment to have at least one certified food safety manager under Utah Admin Code R392-101. Certification requires passing an approved, nationally accredited (ANSI/ANAB) food protection manager exam; proof of the passing score must be submitted to your local health department within 60 days. Certification is valid for three years.

   Official government source

   $80–$150·1–2 days

   $80–$150

   1–2 days

1. Salt Lake County / City of Salt Lake City — Mobile Food Unit Permit

   Food trucks based in Salt Lake City need (1) a mobile food service permit from the Salt Lake County Health Department - plan review, commissary and restroom agreements, certified food safety manager, and a pre-opening inspection are required - and (2) a Salt Lake City business license with separate fees per vehicle and owner/driver background checks. City rules limit operations to certain zones and generally 2 hours per location in public right-of-way.

   Official government source

   Health-department permit and plan-review fees are set by the Salt Lake County Health Department fee schedule (not published online - call 385-468-3845); city license fees per the SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule·2–4 weeks after application and inspection

   Health-department permit and plan-review fees are set by the Salt Lake County Health Department fee schedule (not published online - call 385-468-3845); city license fees per the SLC Consolidated Fee Schedule

   2–4 weeks after application and inspection

2. Salt Lake City Business License Division — Business License

   Salt Lake City requires a business license for businesses operating within city limits (SLC Code Title 5). Apply through the Business Licensing Division; licenses renew annually and must be displayed. Exception: under Utah Code 10-1-203.5, a no-impact home-based business (one whose combined off-site impact does not materially exceed that of the residence alone) cannot be required to obtain a city license or pay a license fee.

   Official government source

   Base license fee plus per-employee/regulatory fees per the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule (fees are not published as a flat range; confirm current amounts at slc.gov or 801-535-6644)·1–3 weeks

   Base license fee plus per-employee/regulatory fees per the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule (fees are not published as a flat range; confirm current amounts at slc.gov or 801-535-6644)

   1–3 weeks

3. Commissary Agreement

   Most jurisdictions require mobile food units to operate from an approved commissary — a licensed commercial kitchen for food prep, storage, and cleaning. A signed commissary agreement must be submitted with the permit application.

   $200–$700/month (commissary rental fees vary)·Arranged before permit application

   $200–$700/month (commissary rental fees vary)

   Arranged before permit application

Official Sources

• Salt Lake City / Salt Lake County Health Department
• Utah State Tax Commission — Sales Tax License

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