Upon completion of this form, a copy will be emailed to you. Refer to the Online CSS Application Submission Instructions for uploading your application, any necessary documents, and paying of application fees.
Submission Document Checklist
This completed form will be emailed to the applicant at the email address provided. Upon receipt, the applicant will be responsible for uploading the following items in CSS along with this completed form:
- Web registration confirmation for City of Boulder new business license or copy of existing Boulder business license
- Copy of a valid Colorado Retail Food Establishment License for the mobile food vehicle
- Copy of the food vehicle's valid vehicle insurance for motor vehicle (and trailer, if applicable)
- Certificate of insurance signed by agent with auto, general liability, and property damage insurance and naming the city and its officer as additional insured on liability policy for $1 million liability (see example on website)
- Copies of valid driver's licenses for all drivers and Motor or State Issued ID's for Human Powered mobile food vehicles
- Current copy of the mobile food vehicle registration for Motor Vehicles
- Fire Inspection of Vehicle and/or Trailer with Inspection Approval Date per Chapter 9-6-5(d)(1)(E) and 4-1-9 BRC
- Additional Attachments: Include all attachments with your uploaded application to the Online CSS portal. Incomplete applications will be returned
Payment Information
- Payments are made via Credit/Debit Card or via Checking/Savings Account (eCheck).
- Please note that Credit/Debit Card payments are subject to a 2.85% service fee. eCheck payments are free.
Processing Time
- Please allow at least 4 weeks processing time. Applications must be legally complete with all required documents and attachments uploaded on submission. You cannot legally operate a mobile food vehicle in the City of Boulder until you have received an approved City of Boulder Mobile Food Vehicle License, a valid Colorado Retail Mobile Food License and a City Sales Tax/Business License.
Validity and Renewal Requirements
- The Mobile Food Vehicle License is valid until MARCH 1st of the license term unless otherwise stated and must be renewed bi-annually.