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GENERAL VENDORS
In order to be a licensed New York City Street fair vendor, 1 criteria must be met.

1. Vendors must have a New York State Sales Tax ID #.  There is no charge for this.  This can be obtained here

***As of 9/1/2024 - General Vendors no longer must obtain a temporary street fair license***



FOOD VENDORS
1. Food Vendors must have a New York State Sales Tax ID #.  There is no charge for this.  This can be obtained here

2. An annual Temporary Food Service Establishment (TFSE) permit is required to sell or serve food at a fixed location for a temporary period of time. This requirement applies to selling food from vending booths, stands, kiosks, vehicles or carts at special events.  Examples of special events include street fairs, flea markets, carnivals, circuses, public exhibitions, advertising campaigns, business promotions, religious or fraternal organization functions, or transitory gatherings.  The cost is $70 per year.

Temporary Food Service Establishment (TFSE)

Apply at:
Department of Consumer Affairs
42 Broadway

New York, New York


Email DCA for an appointment:  [email protected]
Call DCA for an appointment: 212-436-0441

Two In-Person DCWP Locations available in person by appointment
42 Broadway, Lobby, Downtown Manhattan

90-27 Sutphin Blvd, 4th Floor, Jamaica Queens
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ALL FOOD VENDORS
Provide a General Liability Certificate of Insurance (COI) listing Meteor Festivals as additionally insured.

METEOR FESTIVALS
PO BOX 205001
BROOKLYN, NY 11220