Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs: Vending Main Page

Vending in the District of Columbia

DCRA officially lifted the moratorium on vending on October 15, 2006. We’ve partnered with other agencies and resource providers to provide education and information for everyone interested in becoming a vendor in the District.

You can learn more at these links:

Street Vendors: How You Can Renew Your License

How Street Vendors Can Renew Their Licenses*

DCRA Vending License Forms

Basic Business License Application & Instructions*

Vendor Class A (Food) Fact Sheet*

Vendor Class B (Non Food) Fact Sheet*

Vendor Class D (Photographer & Boot Black) Fact Sheet*

DCRA Clean Hands Form*

Resident Agent Form*

Fact Sheet Translations

Español | Chinese | Vietnamese | Korean | Amharic

Frequently Asked Questions

Policies, Procedures & Requirements

Vending in the District of Columbia Presentation*

Vendor Application & Inspection Certificate Packet* (Department of Health)

Vendor Tax Requirements Presentation* (Office of Tax and Revenue)

Maps

Phase II Site Map (3rd Release)* (Use your mouse to zoom)

Next Steps

8 Steps to Follow*

In November 2006, the Enhanced Business Information Center (e-BIC) created an online survey to find out what DC shoppers, residents and workers want from their local vendors in downtown DC. Read the survey results*.

For more information, call the Vending Hotline at (202) 442-4512 or send us an email.

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