Permits

Coffee and cart permits in Indiana

To sell coffee in Indiana, 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.

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

Statewide rules in Indiana

In Indiana, retail food establishment permits are issued by local health departments, with the Indiana Dept. of Health (IDOH) Food Protection Division providing food code standards and oversight.

Food & vending permits: IDOH Food Protection Division (permits issued by local health departments)
Sales tax: Registered Retail Merchant Certificate, Indiana Dept. of Revenue
Food safety cards: At least one Certified Food Manager per establishment and food handler training for all food employees under IC 16-42-5.2.

Official links, last verified July 14, 2026. Requirements vary by city and change over time.
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Coffee and cart permits in Indiana

Statewide rules in Indiana

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