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Permits for your market in Glendale, CA.
In Glendale, CA, organizers of events on city property such as parks, streets or sidewalks apply for a Special Event Permit through the GlendalePermits portal. Vendors selling taxable goods need a California seller's permit or temporary seller's permit, and events with food need Los Angeles County Public Health permits. Ask the city about business registration for visiting vendors.
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Event permit.
Special Event Permit
Organizers apply through the GlendalePermits portal by creating an account and searching for Special Event Permit under the Apply tab. The page does not list fees or lead times and does not address events on private property.
- Who
- Organizer
- From
- City of Glendale Filming & Special Events Office
- When
- Events that use city property, including parks, streets and sidewalks (examples listed include farmers' markets, food truck events, block parties and parking lot sales)
Vendor and business licenses.
Business Registration Certificate (generally not required without a physical space in Glendale)
Glendale requires a Business Registration Certificate for every business located in the city, but tells businesses with no physical office, retail or industrial space in Glendale not to apply. A visiting craft or product vendor at a market therefore generally falls outside it, though the city does not address pop-up market booths by name.
- Who
- Vendors
- From
- City of Glendale Community Development, Neighborhood Services Licensing
- When
- Vendors with no physical office, retail or industrial space in Glendale. The page lists motor-vehicle and sidewalk vendors as still needing a certificate, and does not mention temporary event or market booths specifically.
- Fee
- $363 initial fee and $121 annual renewal (for businesses that do need a certificate)
Sales tax.
Seller's permit or temporary seller's permit
A temporary seller's permit covers one selling location for 90 days or less, with start and end dates entered when registering online. Some sellers are exempt, such as those selling only exempt food products and occasional sellers.
- Who
- Vendors
- From
- California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)
- When
- Vendors making retail sales of taxable goods at a market; generally three or more taxable sales within 12 months at a location open for less than 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Timing
- You may obtain a temporary seller's permit 90 days prior to your business start date
Seller information for the event operator
Sellers of new or used goods, including handcrafted items, generally hold a seller's permit, and a seller with an existing permit still registers a sub-permit for the temporary location. Sellers give the event operator their business details and permit number in writing, and CDTFA offers form CDTFA-410-D for this.
- Who
- Vendors
- From
- California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)
- When
- Sellers at swap meets, flea markets and special events
What the rules ask of you about vendors.
Under CDTFA Publication 111, operators of swap meets, flea markets and special events may not rent space to a seller until they verify the seller holds a valid seller's permit, unless an exemption applies. Operators collect each seller's business name, address, phone, ID, items sold and permit number in writing, keep the records at least four years, and give them to CDTFA within 30 days of a written request. The page warns of a penalty of up to $1,000 per seller for missing records. Official page
When to apply.
- Seller's permit or temporary seller's permit: You may obtain a temporary seller's permit 90 days prior to your business start date
Collect your vendors' permits with their applications.
Make the vendor licenses, sales tax registration and food permits above required documents on your application, and check them before you approve anyone.
Check with the office.
This checklist summarizes official government pages read on 2026-10-11. It isn't legal advice; rules, fees and deadlines change. Special events contact: Glendale Special Events Office, 818-548-4844 option 1. Full page and sources for Glendale.
Common questions.
What permits do I need to host a vendor market?
Usually an event permit from the city or county, licenses and sales tax registration for vendors, and temporary food permits for anyone selling food. Parks, streets, tents and cooking can add more. Pick your city above to see the exact list.
Do I need a permit for a pop-up market on private property?
It depends on the city. Some only require permits on public property; others, like zoning temporary-use permits, apply anywhere. The checklist shows what each city's official pages say.
How far ahead should I apply for an event permit?
Often 30 to 90 days. The median deadline across 111 places in our study is 45 days, and 43 want 60 or more.
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