Street trading licence
Apply for a street trading licence
If you want to sell in the street you must apply for a street trading licence in the area where you wish to sell.
We are currently consulting on our new Dorset Street Trading Policy. You can view the consultation and have your say.
Street trading licences are not issued in the North Dorset area.
I don't know my area
If you don't know which area you need to apply to, select it on the map and the area will be displayed.
It is illegal to put up signs or stalls to sell something on the public highway (including grass verges).Trading as a news vendor or delivery rounds man, or on premises used as a shop or petrol filling station isn't street trading.
If you are selling food items you may need to register as a food business.