City of Tulsa
License Center
175 E. 2nd Street, Ste. 255
Tulsa, OK 74103
(918) 596-7640
How to Obtain a Mobile Vendor/Outdoor
Seller License
1. Application must be complete and all required items attached before
returning to License & Collections. Complete the attached application.
Application must be notarized.
2. Submit the application to License Center staff, 175 E. 2nd Street, Ste. 255,
with the following items:
A copy of your State of Oklahoma Sales Tax Permit, or proof that you or
your employer are exempt from the payment of sales tax. To obtain a
Sales Tax Permit, contact the Oklahoma Tax Commission at (918) 581-
2751.
For vendors selling on private property: a written, notarized
statement by the legal owner of the land upon which any fixed outdoor
business location shall be located authorizing the use of the land for the
purposes desired by you the applicant.
Application fee of $20.00 (new licenses only) and license fee of $30.00
3. Within seven (7) business days after receipt of the application, the Director
shall either approve or disapprove the application. Grounds for disapproval
are outlined in Title 21, Chapter 20 of the Tulsa Revised Ordinances.
Application for
Mobile Vendor/Outdoor Seller
License
Applicant Name (First) (Middle) (Last)
Social Security Number Date of Birth Place of Birth Gender
Weight Height Eye Color Hair Color Race
Local Address City/State Zip Code
Legal Address City/State Zip Code
Brief Description of Business to be Conducted and Items to Be Sold
Legal Description and Address of Fixed Outdoor Location Desired for Business – Seasonal Vendors Only
Days of Week and Length of Time Business will be Conducted Business Hours
License Number and Description of Any Vehicle to be Used
Oklahoma Tax Commission Sales Tax Number and Expiration Date
Description and Content of Any Signs to be Used
Employer Name (if not self-employed)
Employer Address City/State Zip Code
Brief Description of Credentials
I __________________________________, of lawful age being first duly sworn, deposes and
says as follows. I have not been convicted within the previous five (5) years of a felony or
misdemeanor involving dishonesty or fraud, and the punishment or penalty assessed.
I am aware that my license may be revoked for any fraudulent information submitted in this
application and for violation of any applicable provisions of the Outdoor Seller’s Ordinance.
Signature of Deponent (Applicant)
Subscribed and sworn before me this ______day of ________, 20 ____.
My Commission Expires
Notary Public
The mobile vendor shall not sell or vend from his or her vehicle or conveyance when:
Within one hundred fifty (150) feet of a public or private school grounds during the hours of regular school
session, classes or school-related events in said public or private school, except when authorized in writing by
said school.
Within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the entrance to a business establishment which is open for business and is
offering for sale the same or similar product as an item offered for sale by the mobile vendor unless
authorized in writing by the stationary business establishment.
Within one hundred fifty (150) feet of a restaurant, café or eating establishment which is open for business unless
authorized in writing by the stationary business establishment.
Within one hundred fifty (150) feet of a public park of the City where a City authorized concession stand is located
during times other than during the course of a public celebration except as approved by the City.
Within one hundred fifty (150) feet of City property where a City authorized concession stand is located during the
course of a public celebration when nonprofit organizations are permitted to engage in the sale of
merchandise and food at such property.
Within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the location for which a special event permit has been issued during the
time specified from the start through completion of the special event.
"Mobile food service establishment" means a facility that prepares food and is vehicle mounted
(is Department of Transportation road approved, including wheels and axles), is readily
moveable and remains at one (1) physical address for no more than twelve (12) hours at one
(1) time. These operations must physically return to their commissaries daily for Health
Department compliance, including but not limited to wastewater disposal, maintenance,
cleaning, etc.
I state that I am the mobile vendor on said application and have read the above criteria and
attest that I will comply with all six stipulations as stated. I further understand that if found not
to be in compliance with the above stipulations will be subject to immediate removal and/or
citations.
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Signature Date
