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City of Atlanta Permit Renewal Process for the Public Right of Way Mobile Food/Retail Cart

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Modified (EST) : 3/31/2025 9:48:00 AM

Vendors may begin submitting permit and business occupation tax certificate renewal applications on January 2 each year. The applications must be via  ATLCORE, the city's business licensing and permitting portal. All steps in the process for vendor permit renewal, including submission of fees and the required background check, must be completed on or before February 28. 
 
The following items are required for renewal via ATLCORE:

  1. Completed Public Vending Permit application

  2. Valid permit through the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness, Environmental Health Services Division, if preparing food onsite

  3. Valid government issued identification (i.e., passport or driver’s license)

  4. 360-degree photo of cart

 
NOTE: 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). All completed materials required for business occupation tax certificate renewals must be received by February 15 of the renewal year. The deadline to submit payment for business occupation tax certificate renewals is April 1. 
 
After your application is reviewed for completion, you will be invoiced for the following items via ATLCORE and payment may be made via the portal:
 

  • A non-refundable fee of $125 is applicable ($75 permit, $50 background check, $20 fingerprinting).

 
Following the payment of these fees you must complete the background check and fingerprinting by the Atlanta Police Department, License and Permits Unit.
 
Submissions may also be done in person, Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, by visiting:
City of Atlanta
Office of Revenue
55 Trinity Avenue SW
Suite 1350
Atlanta, GA 30303
 
Acceptable forms of payment in person are cash, money order, certified bank check, any major credit card (Visa, MC, Amex, Discover). No personal or business checks will be accepted.
 
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.
 
City of Atlanta Public Right of Way Vending Program
 
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