Food Truck Permit Requirements in West Valley 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 West Valley City — Mobile Food Unit Permit

   Food trucks based in West Valley City need a mobile food service permit from the Salt Lake County Health Department - plan review, commissary and restroom agreements, a certified food safety manager, and a pre-opening inspection are required - plus a West Valley City business license. Utah's food-truck reciprocity law lets a truck licensed in one Utah city use streamlined licensing in others.

   Official government source

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

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

   2–4 weeks after application and inspection

2. West Valley City Business Licensing Division — Business License

   West Valley City requires a business license for each place of business in city limits (WVC Code 17-1-102), including home-based businesses (Home Business License) and commercial locations. Exceptions: home businesses grossing under $2,000/year may sign an exemption affidavit instead, and under Utah Code 10-1-203.5 a no-impact home-based business cannot be charged a license fee. Licenses renew annually.

   Official government source

   Set by the West Valley City Consolidated Fee Schedule (the schedule is not reliably accessible online - confirm current amounts with WVC Business Licensing, 801-963-3345 / wvc-ut.gov)·1–3 weeks

   Set by the West Valley City Consolidated Fee Schedule (the schedule is not reliably accessible online - confirm current amounts with WVC Business Licensing, 801-963-3345 / wvc-ut.gov)

   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

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

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