| City of Opelika Business License |
City of Opelika Revenue Department |
Start Soon |
| City Tax Registration |
City of Opelika Revenue Department |
Start Soon |
| Planning/Zoning Location Clearance for Mobile Vending |
City of Opelika Planning Department |
Start First |
| License Requirements Verification Application (routing form for city sign‑offs) |
City of Opelika Planning Department |
Also Recommended |
| Business License Fee Calculation Worksheet (optional helper) |
City of Opelika Revenue Department |
Also Recommended |
| Alabama Sales Tax License (State Sales Tax Permit) |
Alabama Department of Revenue |
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| EIN (Employer Identification Number) |
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
Start Soon |
| State Entity Registration (LLC/Corporation) – Alabama |
Alabama Secretary of State |
Also Recommended |
| Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Alabama) |
Private insurer (Alabama Department of Labor oversight) |
Also Recommended |
| General Liability Insurance |
Private insurance carrier |
Also Recommended |
| Mobile Food Unit Fire Safety Inspection (Class K extinguisher and equipment check) |
Opelika Fire Department |
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| Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Certification |
ANSI-CFP accredited provider (recognized by ADPH) |
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| Food Handler Training (Crew) |
ANSI-accredited providers |
Also Recommended |
| Fire Safety Equipment (Fire Extinguisher & Suppression System) |
Opelika Fire Department / State Fire Marshal |
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| Commissary Agreement — AL Mobile Food Unit Requirement |
AL State Health Department / Local Health Authority |
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| Fictitious Business Name (DBA) Statement |
Lee County County Clerk |
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| Alabama Motor Vehicle Registration (commercial vehicle) |
County License Commissioner / Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) |
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| Commercial Auto Insurance (business vehicle coverage) |
Private insurance carriers (commercial auto policies) |
Start Soon |
| Mobile Food Establishment Permit (Food Truck Health Permit) |
Lee County Health Department (Alabama Department of Public Health) |
Start First |
| Mobile Food Unit Plan Review (Pre‑opening) |
Lee County Health Department (Alabama Department of Public Health) |
Start First |
| Commissary/Servicing Area Agreement |
Lee County Health Department (documentation reviewed) |
Start Soon |
| Restroom Access Agreement (when vending without on‑site facilities) |
Lee County Health Department (documentation reviewed) |
Also Recommended |
| Temporary Food Establishment Permit (Events/Festivals) |
Lee County Health Department (Alabama Department of Public Health) |
Also Recommended |