Permits
Coffee and cart permits in New Hampshire
To sell coffee in New Hampshire, 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.
10 counties, 0 with a direct health department link on file so far.
Statewide rules in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, food service establishments and mobile food units are licensed statewide by the DHHS Food Protection Section, and New Hampshire has no state sales tax.
- Food & vending permits
- NH DHHS Food Protection Section, food service establishment licensing
- Sales tax
- State sales tax, New Hampshire has no state sales tax.
- Food safety cards
- A Certified Food Protection Manager is required for most food service establishments under NH's FDA Food Code rules (He-P 2300); some low risk operations are exempt.
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 New Hampshire
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