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Permits

Coffee and cart permits in Hawaii

To sell coffee in Hawaii, 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.

5 counties, 1 with a direct health department link on file so far.

Statewide rules in Hawaii

In Hawaii, the Dept. of Health Food Safety Branch issues food establishment and mobile food unit permits statewide; every mobile unit must operate with a permitted support kitchen.

Food & vending permits
Hawaii DOH Food Safety Branch, food establishment permits
Sales tax
General Excise Tax (GET) license, Hawaii Dept. of Taxation
Food safety cards
A Food Handler Education Certification for the person in charge during all operating hours; the free DOH workshop or any ANSI-accredited program qualifies.

Official links, last verified July 14, 2026. Requirements vary by city and change over time.
Confirm the current steps and fees before you apply.

Counties in Hawaii

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