How Do I Renew My Street Use Public Space Vending Permit?

How Do I Renew My Street Use Public Space Vending Permit?

Follow these steps to renew your Street Use Public Space Vending permit. This article applies to the following permit types:

• Curb Space Vending
• Street and Sidewalk Vending
• Stadium Vending

What You'll Need to Start Your Renewal

Before you start, gather these documents. What you will need varies by the type of vending permit you are renewing. Some are available on the Street Use Permitting Checklists, Forms, and Templates page. The initial documents frequently required or that must be kept current are:

• Site Plan: A site plan is a plan view drawing or an illustration of a site as if looking straight down from above. A site plan shows the vending site and existing conditions in relation to each other. We use the site plan to understand the proposed location and how the vending may affect use of the right-of-way.
• City of Seattle Business License: A Seattle business license grants you permission to operate a business in Seattle.
• Seattle King County Food Business Health Permit: A public health food permit grants you permission to sell food or beverages that are not exempt from health permitting. Each mobile vending unit you operate is required to have its own health permit on the SDOT vending record.
• City of Seattle Fire Marshal Permit: A Fire Marshall permit grants you permission to use propane.
• Current Vending Unit Photo
• Access Affidavit: A document that confirms the adjacent private property owner gives permission if vending will impact their access (only applicable in the Stadium and Event Center Vending Area).
• Any additional documents specific to your project. A reviewer will notify you if additional materials are needed.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Log in or Register

1. Go to the Seattle Services Portal.
2. Log in:
   • If you already have an account, log in with your credentials.
   • If you don’t have an account, register your existing contact for a new account before proceeding.

2. Start Your Renewal Application

1. Under My Records, find the vending record you want to renew.

2. In the Action column, click Renew Application.

3. Check the Vending Address

1. On the Project Address page, check that the Project Address is correct. You cannot change the address on a renewal.

2. Click Continue to proceed.

4. Check Your Vending Information

1. On the Vending Description page, check that the Project Name is correct. You cannot change the name on a renewal.
2. Check that the Project and Location Description is correct. You cannot change the description on a renewal.

5. Provide Your Renewal Description

1. In the Renewal Information section, describe any vending updates for next year in the Renewal Description. If there are no changes, enter “No changes.”
2. Add Vending Unit and Vehicle Dimensions (length X width) if needed.
3. Click Continue to proceed.

6. Provide Vending Uses

The Permitted Vending Uses page lists your vending uses to renew for your current vending location. You can only remove rows on a renewal application.

Tip: If you want to add additional days or times, submit a revision amendment to your current record after the renewal has been issued.

1. To remove a row, check the box next to the one(s) you want to remove.
2. Click Delete Selected.
3. Click Continue to proceed.

7. Agree to Keep Your Documents Current

1. On the Attachments page, check the box to agree to keep your permits and licenses up to date.

8. Upload Required Documents

The required documents are listed at the top of the page.

1. To upload a document, click Select under the Upload Documents section.
2. Select your document:
   1. Click Select in the File Upload popup.
   2. Select your document and click Open.
   3. Click Done in the File Upload popup.
3. Select your document type:
   1. In the Document Type dropdown, select the document type that matches the document you uploaded.
   2. Optionally, enter the Description of the document.
4. Click Save and wait for the upload to complete. Note: It may take a few minutes for your document to fully upload.
5. Repeat steps for each additional document required. When prompted, select the document type that matches the document you are uploading.
6. Click Continue to proceed.

9. Review and Submit Your Renewal Application

1. On the Review page:
   • Verify that all information is correct.
   • Make edits as needed by clicking Edit in the relevant sections.
2. Scroll to the bottom. Agree to the certification statement by checking the box.
3. Click Continue to submit.

Step 10: Confirmation Displays

A Thank You page displays along with your application’s Record Number.

• Your record number has the format of SUVEND0000000-YYYY where Y is the year. For example, SUVEND0000000-2026.
• Keep this number for future reference.

Congratulations! Your renewal has been submitted for review. The Street Use team will contact you if additional information is required. For questions or updates, email [e-mail] and include your Record Number in the subject line.

You can log into the Seattle Services Portal at any time to track the status of your application.

Final Tips

• Watch your email for any updates or requests for additional information.
• Pay all permitting fees within 30 days of your renewal being approved for issuance.

Need Help?

Visit the Seattle Services Portal help center, email [e-mail], or call [phone].