The application for a food truck public vending permit must be submitted online via ATLCORE, the city's business license and permitting portal. An approved food truck vending permit allows trucks to operate from designated food truck locations within the city.
All permit requirements must be completed within 30 calendar days from the date the original application is submitted.
Submission of the following completed documents and fees is required:
Food Truck Vendor Permit Application, including a full business description
Valid state issued picture identification
Valid Georgia Department of Revenue sales tax ID number
Valid mobile food permit through the Fulton or DeKalb County Board of Health
Business Occupation Tax Certificate
360-degree view of the truck
You must also have a valid business occupation tax certificate/business license (issued by the City of Atlanta or a jurisdiction within the State of Georgia).
After your application is reviewed for completion, you will be invoiced via ATLCORE and payment may be made via the portal. For new applications, an initial non-refundable fee of $145 is applicable ($75 permit, $50 background check, $20 fingerprinting), plus a $350 electronic reservation fee. Following the payment of these fees you must complete the background check and fingerprinting by the Atlanta Police Department, License and Permits Unit.
NOTE: ATLCORE will not accept upload of a file name containing special characters (&,@,/, etc.).
Helpful guides for navigating ATLCORE, including how to apply, renew, pay invoices, print a license,manage a portal account, etc., can be found by clicking HERE.
Per City ordinance, disabled veterans and blind persons are exempt from paying application fees.
For questions regarding the health code or requirements for receiving the required health permits, contact Fulton County at 404-612-4000 or 404-613-1303.
Additional information regarding the City of Atlanta Public Right of Way Vending Program, may be viewed by clicking the link below.
If requesting update on status or your application, please check ATLCORE or create a request below.
City of Atlanta Public Right of Way Vending Program
