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Peddler Solicitor Vendor
Any person desiring to act as a peddler, solicitor or itinerant vendor in Prince William County must comply with all provisions of County Code Chapter 18 Article II.
Please see the flow chart to help you visualize the process from start to finish!
Additional information is contained in this Licensing Section memorandum and the Mobile Food Unit Requirements.
PROCESS INFORMATION
Expand all- Step 1: Solicitor - Peddler - Vendor Application Process
- Make an appointment and bring the completed application with you to the Police Department's Licensing Section, 8406 Kao Circle, Manassas, VA 20110. Applications are accepted only at the following times: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The application must be presented in person during your appointment and will be notarized by the Licensing Section at no additional charge.
- The application must include Federal Tax ID (EIN) Number. You may apply for your federal tax ID number online through the Internal Revenue Service's online application.
- Under County code 18-20, a $5,000 cash or corporate surety bond is needed to obtain a permit.
- All applicants must provide the two forms of identification; one of which must be government-issued with a photo on it. The other may be your Social Security card, vehicle registration, birth certificate, or another government-issued photo ID card such as a passport.
- $20 processing fee - There is a $20 processing fee for each application. Payment may be made in cash or by credit card.
- Vehicle information (required for those vending from a vehicle) - present a valid vehicle registration card and proof of insurance for the vehicle.
- DCJS registration (if applicable) – Individuals who will be selling alarm services must be registered as an “Electronic Security Sales Representative” by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justices Services (DCJS). Proof of compliance must be presented before a permit will be issued.
- Applicants will be given a Business License Authorization Form and a Health Department Authorization Form, if applicable.
- Make an appointment and bring the completed application with you to the Police Department's Licensing Section, 8406 Kao Circle, Manassas, VA 20110. Applications are accepted only at the following times: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Step 2: Business License Requirement
- Applicants will take the Business License Authorization Form to the Department of Finance, 5 County Complex Court, Suite 140, Prince William, VA 22192. The annual license tax for peddlers and itinerant vendors is $500 for each business.
- An additional step is required for mobile food units. (see below)
- Step 3: Issuance of Permit
- Police Department Licensing Staff will contact the applicant when their background check is complete. (This may take up to 21 days)
- Applicant will return to the Police Department with a copy of the business license and a permit will be issued.
- Additional Steps for Mobile Food Units:
- Applicants will take the Health Department Authorization Form to the Virginia Department of Health, 8470 Kao Circle Manassas, VA 20110. Call (703) 792-6310, Option 1, for questions.
- Any individual or company that will be selling food items prepared on site may need to be inspected by the Health Department.
- Any individual selling items prepared in a commercial kitchen and vended from a mobile unit may need to obtain approval from the Virginia Department of Agriculture.
- Additional Steps for Mobile Food Unit Events:
- Mobile Food Units wishing to vend on private property in groups of 2-4 will need to follow all the above requirements, plus obtain a Temporary Activities Permit.
- Mobile Food Units participating in an event organized by a permitted Itinerant Event Sponsor are exempted from obtaining a Solicitor, Peddler, and Itinerant Vendor Permit and Permit Business License. However, they will need to obtain a Health Department Certificate or a Temporary Health Department Permit.
- Additional Steps for Itinerant Vendor Event Sponsors:
- Make an appointment and bring completed Itinerant Vendor Event Sponsor application in person to the Police Department's Licensing Section, 8406 Kao Circle, Manassas, VA 20110.
- Individuals wishing to obtain an Itinerant Vendor Event Sponsor Permit will follow the same steps as a Solicitor, Peddler, Itinerant Vendor, including obtaining the Peddler Business License.
- $15,000 surety bond.
- Obtain a Temporary Activities Permit.
