Renewal food peddler application

Online form application

Step 1.Before you apply

  • You can renew a license as early as 90 days before it expires. The Department will try to remind license holders of the approaching deadline to the email provided at application. Failure of a reminder does not excuse any applicable late penalty.

Step 2.Gather all required documents

Make sure you have everything from the "Required documents" section below.

Important notes to keep in mind about your documents:

  • All materials must be digital files saved as a .pdf or .jpg. Do not include any other file types. The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection cannot accept other file types.
  • Use numbers or letters but not characters such as symbols (/ ? < > \ : * | “ ^) or spaces that could cause complications.
    • For example:
      • Good file name: drivers-license-name-2022.pdf
      • Bad file name: last name/ id.pdf
  • In some cases, you might need to combine documents and upload them in a single .pdf. You can use a free, online tool to merge documents into a single file.
  • Legal documents must be signed, dated and executed. All pages of large legal documents (such as a lease) must be included in the application.
  • All materials must be legible.
  • Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Step 3.Submit an application

To submit your renewal application, please go to this renewal online application, fill it out and submit online.

Make sure you have all required documents and information ready when you start your application. If you need to gather the information during the application process, you can save and resume at a later date.

After applying, you will receive an invoice to pay fees. You cannot pay fees until you have received an invoice. Visit the online payment process page or watch the "How to pay online" video for more information.

  • Make sure you have a bank account, Mastercard, Visa, or Discover card to pay online.

Step 4.Pay required fees

License fee:
$50

Step 5.City application review and next steps

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection tries to conduct an initial review of a complete application within seven business days. The review process might take longer if it is incomplete or requires police review (if applicable).

  • All application-related communications will be sent through email, from DLCPNotifications@denvergov.org. Do not respond to these emails as this inbox is not monitored.
  • If the application is incomplete, the applicant will receive a "notice of deficiency" email. This allows 14 days for corrections. License endorsement requests and incidents on a background check need police review.
  • All applications will be closed if they are not completed within 12 months.

Step 6.License issuance

Once renewed, a copy of the license is emailed and a new expiration sticker is mailed. Licensees must place this sticker over the previous year on the back of their badge.

Read and follow all conditions printed on the license.

Read "Once your license is renewed" below and follow the requirements.

Mail application

Step 1.Before you apply

  • You can renew a license as early as 90 days before it expires. The Department will try to remind license holders of the approaching deadline to the email provided at application. Failure of a reminder does not excuse any applicable late penalty.

Step 2.Gather all required documents

Make sure you have everything from the "Required documents" section below.

Remember:

  • All materials must be printed and legible.
  • Do not use staples in the documents.
  • Legal documents must be signed, dated and executed. All pages of large legal documents (such as a lease) must be included in the application.
  • Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Step 3.Submit an application

Applicants can mail their application with fees to:

City and County of Denver
Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 206
Denver, CO 80202

  • Make checks payable to Manager of Finance
  • Include a current email address in case the Department needs to reach out with questions.
  • If renewing, include your business file number.

Step 4.Pay required fees

License fee:
$50 

Step 5.City application review and next steps

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection tries to conduct an initial review of a complete application within seven business days. The review process might take longer if it is incomplete or requires police review (if applicable).

  • All application-related communications will be sent through email, from DLCPNotifications@denvergov.org. Do not respond to these emails as this inbox is not monitored.
  • If the application is incomplete, the applicant will receive a "notice of deficiency" email. This allows 14 days for corrections. License endorsement requests and incidents on a background check need police review.
  • All applications will be closed if they are not completed within 12 months.

Step 6.License issuance

Once renewed, a copy of the license is emailed and a new expiration sticker is mailed. Licensees must place this sticker over the previous year on the back of their badge.

Read and follow all conditions printed on the license.

Read "Once your license is renewed" below and follow the requirements.

Apply in person

Step 1.Before you apply

  • You can renew a license as early as 90 days before it expires. The Department will try to remind license holders of the approaching deadline to the email provided at application. Failure of a reminder does not excuse any applicable late penalty.

Step 2.Gather all required documents

Make sure you have everything from the "Required documents" section below.

Remember:

  • All materials must be printed and legible.
  • Do not use staples in the documents.
  • Legal documents must be signed, dated and executed. All pages of large legal documents (such as a lease) must be included in the application.
  • Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Step 3.Submit an application

Applicants can come to the office to submit their documents. Customers seeking in-person customer service should make an appointment. To make an appointment, visit the appointments website. The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection office is at 201 W. Colfax Ave., on the second floor of the Wellington Webb Municipal Building.

Customers can pay their fees after they receive an invoice. Visit the online payments process page for more information.

  • Make sure that you have a bank account, Mastercard, Visa, or Discover card to pay online.

Applicants are encouraged to pay their fees online, but in-person payments are available. After receiving an invoice, customers can go to the Community Planning and Development cashier counter on the second floor of the Wellington Webb Municipal Building. Cashiers are available Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Cash, checks (payable to "Manager of Finance"), Visa, Mastercard, and Discover card are all accepted.

Step 4.Pay required fees

License fee:
$50

Step 5.License issuance

Once renewed, a copy of the license is emailed and a new expiration sticker is mailed. Licensees must place this sticker over the previous year on the back of their badge.

Read and follow all conditions printed on the license.

Read "Once your license is renewed" below and follow the requirements.

  • Peddler or photo ID
  • Approved affidavit of commissary(PDF, 237KB). Please include the following with your document upload:
    • A photo of the cooler or equipment you will be selling from
    • A photo of the product label that will be attached to your food items
    • A list of all food items you plan to sell

  • Peddler guidelines(PDF, 112KB) (This must be signed, acknowledging they have been read.)

Disabled peddler

The above documents plus:

  • Peddler or photo ID
  • Approved affidavit of commissary(PDF, 475KB). This must be approved by the Department of Public Health and Environment.
  • Peddler guidelines(PDF, 112KB) (This must be signed, acknowledging they have been read.)
  • A petition written to the director requesting permission to use cart, dolly, wagon or other similar device.
  • A qualification of the disability, written by a licensed physician.
  • Pictures of the proposed cart, dolly, wagon or device with a written description of its size and dimensions and an explanation of the intended manner, method and specific location of its use.

Licenses must be renewed on or before the expiration date to avoid penalty fees.

90-day grace period

There is a 90-day grace period from the expiration date when licenses can be renewed by paying the license and the penalty fees. If a license is not renewed before it expires, operations must end until it is renewed.

First 30 days of grace period: 20% penalty fee

Days 31 to 90: 50% penalty fee

After 90 days: Licensees must apply for a new license

License must be carried and badge must be displayed while working

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection will email a professional license to all licensees. This license (or a clear picture of the professional license) must be carried when working.

The permanent badge issued by the Department must always be worn on the outermost clothing in a visible manner when working. Members of the public can request to see proof of licensure and badge whenever the licensee is working.

If a badge is lost or damaged, a replacement can be requested online.

Requirement to keep contact information up to date

File an online amendment application to notify the Department of any contact information changes. These updates must be filed within 72 hours of the change.

Requirement to renew annually

Professional licenses expire annually. It is unlawful to work with an expired license. Renewal applications must be filed before a license expires.

If you need to request a replacement badge, please fill out the replacement badge form