Temporary Sales Locations and Vendors License (REQUIRED for all vendors, mobile or stationary and FOOD TRUCKS)

Per Chapter 180 of the Town of Merrimack Town Code any persons who sell, offer to sell, or take orders for merchandise, goods or wares are required to obtain a license prior to the sale of said goods. This includes all for profit food vendors, mobile and stationary. This includes ALL FOOD TRUCKS.

Licenses are not transferable and shall be issued for only a specific cart, stand or vehicle to be located at a specific location. An additional license shall be required for each additional cart, stand or vehicle or for any change in location of the vending business. 

Please submit a COMPLETE application when applying for a license, with all required documentation and fees. Incomplete packages will delay the processing time. Applications must be submitted at least a week in advance. We cannot guarantee last minute application submissions.

Sales on Town Owned Property:

No vendor shall sell, offer or solicit for sale any goods or merchandise on any Town owned property unless expressly approved by the Town Council. This is done at a public Town Council meeting. In this instance, include a completed agenda request form with your application package.

Inspections:

Any vendor offering food or beverages for sale shall obtain a health inspection from the Health Division of the Fire Department. This involves an equipment inspection and a food safety inspection. Most health inspections are coordinated by the Town Manager's office during the application process. The Health Division can be reached at (603) 420-1730.

Food trucks/trailers and mobile vendors should make sure their equipment complies with NFPA guidelines. Please refer to the NFPA Food Truck Safety Sheet for detailed information.

Fees and Expirations: 

  • $50.00 1-Day License: Shall be valid for only the calendar day for which the license is issued
  • $100.00 1-Week License: Shall be issued for a specific time period from two (2) to up to seven (7) consecutive days. 
  • $250.00 Annual License: Annual license is valid from April 1- March 31.

Forms:

Temporary Sales Locations and Vendors License Application

NH Hawker & Peddler Application - $50 fee payable to State of NH with application

NH Criminal Record Application - Note: this is not a federal check with fingerprints, it is a $25 fee payable to State of NH with application