Street Vendor License

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Identity & Personal Proof

  • Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
  • Voter ID / PAN Card (any one)
  • Passport size photos (2–4 copies)

Address Proof

  • Ration Card / Electricity Bill / Rental Agreement
  • Residence Certificate (if required by municipality)

Vending Details

  • Location of vending (ward number + area name)
  • Type of vending:
    • Food / Non-food
    • Mobile cart / stationary stall
  • Nature of goods/services

Supporting Certificates

  • Affidavit (self-declaration – no illegal activity)
  • Police verification (in some cases)
  • Medical/Food Safety Certificate (for food vendors)

Additional (if applicable)

  • Previous license (if renewal)
  • SHG/Union membership proof (optional)

2. AFFIDAVIT FORMAT (SELF DECLARATION)

AFFIDAVIT

I, [Name], S/o or D/o [Father’s Name], residing at [Full Address], hereby declare:

  1. I am applying for a Street Vendor License to carry out vending at [Location/Ward].
  2. I will not engage in any illegal or prohibited activities.
  3. I will follow all municipal rules, hygiene, and public safety regulations.
  4. I will not obstruct traffic or public pathways.

I declare that the above information is true and correct.

Date:
Place:

Signature
Name:

3. APPLICATION FORM FORMAT

STREET VENDOR LICENSE APPLICATION

  1. Name of Applicant:
  2. Father’s / Husband’s Name:
  3. Address:
  4. Mobile Number:
  5. Aadhaar Number:
  6. Type of Vendor:
    ☐ Stationary ☐ Mobile
  7. Nature of Business:
  8. Vending Location (Ward No & Area):
  9. Timing of Vending:
  10. Whether previously licensed:
    ☐ Yes ☐ No
  11. Attached Documents:
    ☐ ID Proof
    ☐ Address Proof
    ☐ Photo
    ☐ Affidavit

Declaration:
I agree to abide by all rules of the Municipality.

Date:
Signature:

4. STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS

OFFLINE PROCESS (Municipality Office)

Step 1: Visit Office

  • Go to Town Vending Committee (TVC) or Municipal Office
  • Ask for Street Vendor License Application Form

Step 2: Fill Application

  • Enter personal + vending details
  • Attach all required documents

Step 3: Submit Application

  • Submit to Health / Revenue / Licensing Section
  • Get acknowledgment receipt

Step 4: Verification

  • Field inspection by officials
  • Location suitability check
  • Police verification (if needed)

Step 5: Approval by TVC

  • Application reviewed by Town Vending Committee
  • Decision based on vending zones

Step 6: Fee Payment

  • Pay license fee (₹100 – ₹1000 approx depending on category)

Step 7: License Issued

  • Certificate + Vendor ID card issued
  • Validity: Usually 1–3 years

ONLINE PROCESS

Step 1:

  • Visit State/Municipal portal
    (Example: Kerala Local Self Government portal)

Step 2:

  • Register with mobile number

Step 3:

  • Select:
    → Street Vendor License / Hawker License

Step 4:

  • Fill online form
  • Upload:
    • Aadhaar
    • Photo
    • Affidavit

Step 5:

  • Submit application

Step 6:

  • Track status online

Step 7:

  • Pay fee online after approval

Step 8:

  • Download license / collect ID card

5. IMPORTANT RULES

  • Must follow Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014
  • Cannot vend in No-Vending Zones
  • Maintain hygiene (especially food vendors)
  • Avoid obstruction of:
    • Roads
    • Footpaths
    • Public buildings
  • Display license while vending

6. COMMON REASONS FOR REJECTION

  • Incomplete documents
  • Illegal vending location
  • Traffic obstruction risk
  • Duplicate applications
  • Health/safety issues (food vendors)

7. PRO TIPS (IMPORTANT)

  • Always mention correct Ward Number
  • Choose designated vending zone
  • Keep extra copies of documents
  • Follow up regularly with office
  • Join vendor associations for support