Permitting
ANNUAL/TEMPORARY FOOD PERMITTING INFORMATION
The following documentation will be required for submission:
Certified Food Handlers Permit
Tax Clearance Certificate (annual permits only)
Completed Application
Applicable fee based on permit type (see application for cost)
Annual Food Permits are good for a period of one year from January 1st to December 31st of each year.
Tax Clearance Certificates are a required submittal with your application, this certificate must be completed by the Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office. You may fax the document to the Treasurer’s office to expedite the process. If you carry an alcohol permit you may supply a copy of the clearance certificate for ATC.
*All of the required information and fees must be received in our office no later than January 1, 2017 to avoid late fees for annual permits.
New establishments
All new establishments must complete the New Plan Review and application for submission to the Montgomery County Health Department. All new establishments are encouraged to contact our office to set up an appointment with the foods inspector prior to submittal of information.
Farmer’s Markets – Not for Profit – Home Based Vendors
All farmer’s market vendors and not-for profits will need to register with the Montgomery County Health Department.
Not-for-profits will not need to pay for a permit, but must give a copy of their 501-C-3 paperwork along with a letter on letterhead from the sponsoring agency to the Health Department.
Farmer’s market vendors who are considered a Home Based Vendor must still register with the Health Department.
Registered Fruit and Vegetable Growers and Distributors
How and Why to Register Your Farm
Produce farms that are covered under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule are required to register with the Indiana State Department of Health by filling out the Registration Form for Produce Farms and send it to the address at the top of the form.