Food Service License Requirements by State

State-by-state licensing requirements, initial fees, and bond amounts sourced from official state licensing boards.

Data last verified: 2025–2026. Always confirm with the issuing authority before filing.

State	License Required	Initial Fee	Bond Required	Last Verified
Alabama	Required	$200–$500 (based on seating/size)	—	2026-06-27
Alaska	Required	$300–$800	—	2026-06-27
Arizona	Required	$200–$600	—	2026-06-27
Arkansas	Required	$100–$400	—	2026-06-27
California	Required	$200–$1,000 (varies by county and size)	—	2026-06-27
Colorado	Required	$200–$700	—	2026-06-27
Connecticut	Required	$190–$400	—	2026-06-27
Delaware	Required	$150–$400	—	2026-06-27
Florida	Required	$50–$500 (based on seating capacity)	—	2026-06-27
Georgia	Required	$100–$500	—	2026-06-27
Hawaii	Required	$250–$500	—	2026-06-27
Idaho	Required	$100–$400	—	2026-06-27
Illinois	Required	$100–$600 (varies by municipality)	—	2026-06-27
Indiana	Required	$50–$350	—	2026-06-27
Iowa	Required	$100–$500	—	2026-06-27
Kansas	Required	$50–$300	—	2026-06-27
Kentucky	Required	$50–$300	—	2026-06-27
Louisiana	Required	$100–$400	—	2026-06-27
Maine	Required	$100–$400	—	2026-06-27
Maryland	Required	$100–$600	—	2026-06-27
Massachusetts	Required	$100–$500	—	2026-06-27
Michigan	Required	$50–$1,000 (based on risk category and size)	—	2026-06-27
Minnesota	Required	$200–$800	—	2026-06-27
Mississippi	Required	$100–$350	—	2026-06-27
Missouri	Required	$100–$400	—	2026-06-27
Montana	Required	$100–$400	—	2026-06-27
Nebraska	Required	$100–$400	—	2026-06-27
Nevada	Required	$200–$600	—	2026-06-27
New Hampshire	Required	$100–$400	—	2026-06-27
New Jersey	Required	$100–$400	—	2026-06-27
New Mexico	Required	$100–$350	—	2026-06-27
New York	Required	$100–$1,000 (varies widely by jurisdiction)	—	2026-06-27
North Carolina	Required	$50–$400	—	2026-06-27
North Dakota	Required	$100–$300	—	2026-06-27
Ohio	Required	$50–$750 (based on seating and risk level)	—	2026-06-27
Oklahoma	Required	$75–$300	—	2026-06-27
Oregon	Required	$100–$500	—	2026-06-27
Pennsylvania	Required	$100–$500	—	2026-06-27
Rhode Island	Required	$100–$400	—	2026-06-27
South Carolina	Required	$150–$400	—	2026-06-27
South Dakota	Required	$50–$250	—	2026-06-27
Tennessee	Required	$100–$400	—	2026-06-27
Texas	Required	$300–$800 (state); local fees may also apply	—	2026-06-27
Utah	Required	$100–$400	—	2026-06-27
Vermont	Required	$50–$250	—	2026-06-27
Virginia	Required	$100–$500	—	2026-06-27
Washington	Required	$200–$700	—	2026-06-27
West Virginia	Required	$50–$300	—	2026-06-27
Wisconsin	Required	$100–$600	—	2026-06-27
Wyoming	Required	$50–$250	—	2026-06-27

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