Permits
Coffee and cart permits in Vermont
To sell coffee in Vermont, 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.
14 counties, 0 with a direct health department link on file so far.
Statewide rules in Vermont
In Vermont, the Dept. of Health Food and Lodging Program licenses all retail food service establishments at the state level, including food trucks and carts.
- Food & vending permits
- Vermont Dept. of Health, retail food service establishment licensing
- Food safety cards
- No universal statewide food handler card; a Certified Food Protection Manager may be required depending on the operation's risk classification.
Official links, last verified July 14, 2026. Requirements vary by city and change over time.
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Counties in Vermont
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