Vendor license
A vendor license is government permission to sell goods or services, called a peddler, itinerant merchant, transient vendor or general business license depending on the place. Whether a market vendor needs one, and from which level of government, varies by state, county and city.
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About vendor license.
Also called: peddler license, itinerant merchant license, transient vendor license, street vendor license, business license.
Some places require a license for any selling, some exempt vendors at organized events, and some let the organizer's license cover vendors. Rules often depend on whether you sell from a fixed spot, move around or sell for a short time.
The license is separate from a sales tax permit and from health permits for food. Many vendors need several of these at once.
Ask each market organizer what they require, then check with the city or county. Our permits pages cover DC, Maryland and Virginia in detail.
This is general information, not legal advice; check with your city, county or state office or an attorney for your situation.
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