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2. Instructions & Form Below
   Please refer to the City Codebook for laws and regulations.

   License fee: $50 per truck per day

   The application must be received no less than 2 weeks before the event or will be subject to a $50 late fee

   Please note: The City Clerk fee is separate from any fee paid to the event coordinator/host, and separate from Health and/or Fire Department inspection fees. 

   Food trucks that exclusively sell factory-packaged goods are not required to obtain a Health Department inspection; it is required for all other food vendors.  The inspection fee is $100.00. Please call 732-827-2085 to schedule an appointment and bring a completed Temporary Food Service Application (PDF).

   If the food truck uses a propane tank, an inspection by the Fire Department in required.  The fee is $50.00, unless the business address of the vendor is in the City of Rahway. Please call 732-827-2133 to schedule an appointment and bring a completed Fire Safety Permit Application (PDF).

4. Name*
6. Registered Business Name*
7. Doing Business As

   If your registered name isn't the name you do business as, please enter here

9. Phone Number*
10. Email Address*
12. Best Means To Contact You*

    1. Phone

    1. E-Mail
14. Background Check Information

    The following information will be used to run a background check by the Police Department.

16. Home Address*
18. City*
19. State*
20. Zip Code*
21. How long have you lived at the above address?

    1. Three or more than three years
    2. Less than three years
23. If less than 3 years, your previous address is?
25. Social Security Number*
26. Date of Birth*
27. Age*
29. Birthplace*
30. Gender*
31. Height*
33. Weight*
34. Eye Color*
35. Hair Color*
37. What Type Of Business Will You Be Conducting?*
39. Name of Event & Address*
41. Property Owner or Event Host Name & Address*
43. Owner Phone*
44. Owner E-Mail*
45. Date of Event or Estimated Date*
    Date of Event or Estimated Date
47. Will you be using a vehicle(s) in the operation of the business?

    1. Yes
    2. No
48. Vehicle Type*
49. License Plate*
51. Have you been convicted of a crime?*

    1. Yes

    1. No
53. If Yes, Offense:*
55. Will you or your employees be running the event?*

    1. Only Me

    1. Others Will Be, Or Will Be Assisting
57. Employee 1: Name, Phone, E-mail, and Home Address
59. Employee 2: Name, Phone, E-mail, and Home Address
61. Employee 3: Name, Phone, E-mail, and Home Address
63. Clear Face Photo*

    Upload a clear face photo with a plain background and please note, that your Driver's License photo IS NOT acceptable.

64. Proof of Valid Motor Vehicle Insurance*
65. Copy of Driver's License*
67. Electronic Signature Agreement*

    YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS FORM AND THE INFORMATION PROVIDED THEREON IS SUBJECT TO RELEASE TO THE PUBLIC UNDER THE OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.)

    I have read and understand the requirements of this license as authorized by Ordinance O-44-21 and Ch. 311 of the Municipal Code and understand that violations of this ordinance may result in revocation of my license and/or fines not exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days.

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.

    1. I agree.
69. Electronic Signature*
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71. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
72. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

73. Submit

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