Permits

Coffee and cart permits in Virginia

To sell coffee in Virginia, 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.

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

Statewide rules in Virginia

In Virginia, food establishments and mobile food units get a Food Establishment Permit from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), applied for through your local VDH health district office.

Food & vending permits: VDH, food establishment and mobile food unit permit (apply through local health district)Find your VDH local health district
Sales tax: Sales tax registration, Virginia Tax (Dept. of Taxation)
Food safety cards: At least one Certified Food Protection Manager per establishment, plus food handler training for all employees.

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

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Coffee and cart permits in Virginia

Statewide rules in Virginia

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