Permits

Coffee and cart permits in Georgia

To sell coffee in Georgia, you work with your county health department for food and mobile vending permits, then add a business license and state tax registration. Pick your county below for the department that handles your area and the steps to open.

159 counties, 4 with a direct health department link on file so far.

Statewide rules in Georgia

In Georgia, food service establishment permits are issued by county environmental health offices operating under the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

Food & vending permits: GA DPH, food service (permits issued by county environmental health offices)
Sales tax: Sales and use tax registration, Georgia Dept. of Revenue
Food safety cards: At least one certified food service manager per establishment under DPH food service rules.

Official links, last verified July 14, 2026. Requirements vary by city and change over time.
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Counties in Georgia

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Coffee and cart permits in Georgia

Statewide rules in Georgia

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