8 permits · verified 2026-10-12
What permits do you need to open a food truck in San Juan County Nm?
In short
A food truck in San Juan County Nm, NM has 4 permits that apply to every business of this type, plus 4 more that depend on your premises, signage or how you are set up. New Mexico Environment Department, Food Program charges $200 a year; a temporary food establishment is $25 per event for the food establishment permit. 2 of the 8 are charged as a range or formula rather than a flat fee. Verified 2026-10-12 against the issuing agencies’ published fee schedules.
Permits particular to a food truck in San Juan County Nm
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Establishment Permit | New Mexico Environment Department, Food Program | $200 a year; a temporary food establishment is $25 per event | annual, expiring the last day of the anniversary month of original issuance | 2026-10-09 |
| Food Handler Card | New Mexico Environment Department, Food Program | No fee | 3 years | 2026-10-09 |
Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.
Local permits that apply to every type of business in San Juan County Nm
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Business Registration (unincorporated San Juan County) | San Juan County Community Development Department | Varies — formula on the San Juan County Nm page | annual; renew before March 1 each year (§9); a new business files within 30 days after it commences business (§7) | 2026-10-12 |
Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.
NM registrations that apply to every type of business
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Incorporationonly if it applies to you | New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division | Varies — formula on the NM page | perpetual, but a biennial report is due every two years | 2026-10-09 |
| General Business License — State of New Mexico positiononly if it applies to you | New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division | No fee | not applicable | 2026-10-09 |
| Articles of Organization (LLC)only if it applies to you | New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division | $50 one-time filing | perpetual — the LLC fee section lists no annual or biennial report | 2026-10-09 |
| Corporate Biennial Reportonly if it applies to you | New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division | $25 every two years; filing late adds a $200 penalty | biennial — due on or before the 15th day of the fourth month after the close of the tax year | 2026-10-09 |
| Gross Receipts Tax Registration | New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department | No fee | not stated as expiring | 2026-10-09 |
Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.
How much does it actually cost to permit a food truck in San Juan County Nm?
There is no single figure, and any site quoting one is rounding away the part that matters. Of the 8 records listed for a food truck in San Juan County Nm, NM, 4 apply to every business of this type and 4 are conditional. Adding every fee on the page together would overstate what most operators pay, because it would include permits they never need.
Of the 4 that always apply, 1 carry a flat fee, coming to $200.00. That is a floor, not a total. 2 of the 8 are charged as a range or a formula set by the issuing agency, and 3 have no fee published at all.
The other 2 variable fees belong to permits that apply to every type of business here; their formulas are set out on the San Juan County Nm permits page and the NM state page.
Which offices issue these permits in San Juan County Nm?
Permits for a food truck in San Juan County Nm, NM come from 4 separate offices: San Juan County Community Development Department, New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division, New Mexico Environment Department, Food Program, New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department. No single office issues them all, which is why an opening means filing in several places rather than one.
- San Juan County Community Development DepartmentIssues 1 permit on this page: County Business Registration (unincorporated San Juan County)209 S. Oliver Dr., Aztec, NM 87410 · 505-334-4550www.sjcounty.net/government/community-development
- New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services DivisionIssues 4 permits on this page: Articles of Incorporation, General Business License — State of New Mexico position, Articles of Organization (LLC), Corporate Biennial Report325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300, Santa Fe, NM 87501 · (505) 827-3600www.sos.nm.gov/business-services
- New Mexico Environment Department, Food ProgramIssues 2 permits on this page: Food Establishment Permit, Food Handler Card(505) 827-2855www.env.nm.gov/foodprogram
- New Mexico Taxation and Revenue DepartmentIssues 1 permit on this page: Gross Receipts Tax Registration1200 South St. Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505 · 1-866-285-2996www.tax.newmexico.gov
What does a food truck need in San Juan County Nm that other businesses do not?
Shared with other businesses in San Juan County Nm
- Food Establishment Permit — New Mexico Environment Department, Food Program, $200 a year; a temporary food establishment is $25 per event, annual, expiring the last day of the anniversary month of original issuance. Also required for restaurants and coffee shops; what it involves is set out on the coffee shops page.
- Food Handler Card — New Mexico Environment Department, Food Program, No fee, 3 years. Also required for restaurants and coffee shops; what it involves is set out on the coffee shops page.
The other 1 local permit in the tables apply to every type of business in San Juan County Nm, NM; what each one involves is set out on the San Juan County Nm permits page. The 5 state-level registrations apply to every type of business across NM and are covered on the NM state page.
How does a food truck compare with other businesses in San Juan County Nm?
A food truck and a coffee shop in San Juan County Nm, NM need exactly the same 2 permits beyond the ones every business needs.
| Business | Its own permits | Shared with a food truck | Only a food truck needs | Only it needs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee shops | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Restaurants | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Auto repair shops | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Childcare centres | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Contractors and trades | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Fitness studios | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Retail stores | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Salons and barbers | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Veterinary clinics | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Sources
Sources for the permits shared with other businesses are listed with their explanations on the coffee shops page. Sources for the permits that apply to every type of business are listed on the San Juan County Nm permits page and the NM state page. Confirmed by Editorial Team.
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