Grapevine, TX · Tarrant County
Ice Cream Vendor Permit Application and Regulations
A sworn permit application a mobile ice cream or food vendor files with the Grapevine City Secretary's Office before selling to the public, including a background check.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Grapevine requires mobile ice cream and similar vending operators to obtain a permit from the City Secretary's Office under Chapter 12 of the city code. The applicant swears the submitted information is true and correct, and the acknowledgment block on the form must be completed before a notary as part of the permit review.
Who needs it
Drivers and operators of ice cream trucks or other mobile vending vehicles who sell products in Grapevine.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant's sworn statement must be signed and sealed before a notary public using the form's printed acknowledgment block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Ice Cream Vendor Permit Application from Grapevine's How to Obtain a Permit page.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide vehicle, driver, and insurance information as required by the form.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign before the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to City Secretary
File the notarized application with Grapevine's City Secretary's Office for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grapevine. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I notarize my ice cream vendor application?
- Complete the permit application, then swear the statement before a commissioned online notary during a video session.
- Do I need a notary to sell ice cream from a truck in Grapevine?
- Yes, the application requires a sworn statement signed before a notary as part of the City Secretary's permit review.
- What hours can mobile ice cream vendors operate?
- Grapevine allows mobile ice cream vending from 10:00 a.m. until one-half hour before sunset.
- Is a background check required for this permit?
- Yes, applicants consent to a criminal history background check as a condition of the permit; check with the city if unsure of current requirements.
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