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Permits

Vendor Permits Application

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Become a Licensed Vendor

Vendor permits are good for the current calendar year only, and must be renewed in order for the business to remain an approved licensed vendor. We encourage you to renew your permit for the following calendar year when Annual Permits go on sale the first Monday in December. 

If you have any questions about the vendor licensing process, please call 847-968-3419 or email [email protected].

Allow up to 10 business days for applications to be processed. Approved applications should be paid at least five business days before your event. Please note that a vendor permit is not valid without payment. Permits without payments made within 24 hours before the event date will be voided.

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ANNUAL PERMIT FEE: $150                     SINGLE USE PERMITS: $100.00

UPGRADE PERMIT: $75

Purchase of a Single Use Permit allows service for one specified date and event only, and business will not be included on the Approved Vendors List. Single Use Permits may be upgraded to an Annual Permit by paying the $75 upgrade fee. Email [email protected] for upgrade inquiry.

In order for a Food Truck to provide food at a shelter or permitted event, the operator must obtain a vendor Single Use Permit or annual permit.

Utility locations must be coordinated by Vendors through JULIE for any and all ground penetrations. Permittee will be held liable for any damage, loss of service or personal injury or illness resulting from interference with underground utility lines.

Permitee agrees to follow and adhere to the rules and regulations of the Lake County Forest Preserve District, as well as the applicable local, county, state and federal laws. Vendor will be required to have the appropriate health licenses and insurance coverage.

The Permittee must provide the District with satisfactory evidence of general liability insurance coverage in minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 with the District named as additional insured and Workers Compensation with Statutory Requirements. If a food vendor, the Permittee must also provide a copy of its Lake County Health Department permit. The Permittee must acquire all required local or other permits and name the Lake County Forest Preserve District and/or display its logo in photography or film/video credits.

COI Acord form is required to process permit. If your insurance agent is sending the COI please email to: [email protected]

All vendors please attach certificate of insurance (minimum $1,000,000 general liability) naming Lake County Forest Preserves as an additional insured. Please address the Lake County Forest Preserve as the Certificate Holder at 1899 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048.

All annual vendors must have a current certificate of insurance. Please send us your most recent COI if it will be expiring soon. Vendor permits with an expired COI will be considered invalid.

The Lake County Forest Preserve District reserves the right to terminate this permit if: 1) applicant misrepresents, falsifies or withholds information, 2) requirements, restrictions, terms and conditions or rules pertaining to this permit or any Lake County Forest Preserves District ordinance are violated.

The Lake County Forest Preserve District shall not be liable at any time for loss, damages or injury to person or property. Applicant and/or organization agree to hold harmless the Lake County Forest Preserve District, its Commissioners, Officers, Agents, Volunteers, Attorneys and Employees from any and all losses, claims expenses, costs and damages."