| Manual Verification Required |
Newark City Clerk |
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| DE Seller's Permit / Sales Tax Registration |
DE Department of Revenue |
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| Fire Safety Equipment (Fire Extinguisher & Suppression System) |
Newark Fire Department / State Fire Marshal |
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| New Castle County Health Department — Mobile Food Unit Permit |
New Castle County Health Department |
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| Commissary Agreement — DE Mobile Food Unit Requirement |
DE State Health Department / Local Health Authority |
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| Food Safety Manager Certification (ServSafe or equivalent) |
ANSI-Accredited Certification Body (ServSafe, Prometric, etc.) |
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| DE Food Handler Certification |
State-Approved Training Provider |
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| Newark Business License / Tax Registration |
Newark Finance Department / City Clerk |
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| Employer Identification Number (EIN) |
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
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| Fictitious Business Name (DBA) Statement |
New Castle County County Clerk |
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| General Liability Insurance |
Private Insurance Carriers |
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| Workers' Compensation Insurance |
DE Workers' Compensation Board |
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| Manual Verification Required |
New Castle County Business Office |
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