Navy Pier Vendor License

Navy Pier

A Navy Pier Vendor license is required for businesses located at Navy Pier engaged in sales of merchandise or food on indoor and/or outdoor pushcarts/kiosks, which are stationary and in the designated space as per the vendor's lease agreement with Navy Pier.

Application and License Fees

Navy Pier Vendor (Non-Food): $125 per pushcart/kiosk | Term: May 1st - April 30th.
Navy Pier Vendor (Food): $125 per pushcart/kiosk | Term: May 1st - April 30th.
Navy Pier Vendor (Non-Food) 30-Day: $50 per pushcart/kiosk | Term: 30 consecutive days or less.
Navy Pier Vendor (Food) 30-Day: $50 per pushcart/kiosk | Term: 30 consecutive days or less.

License Requirements

Business entity registration documents;
If applicable: Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN); State of Illinois File Number; Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) Account ID;
A signed copy of the Navy Pier License Agreement;
Food vendors must provide proof of a valid City of Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Food Service Manager Certificate. Certification courses are available at:
- City Colleges of Chicago [follow the link and then go to Academics > Certificates > Food Sanitation], or
- Illinois Restaurant Association [follow the link and then go to Education > Class Schedule];
Any City debt must be resolved prior to the issuance of any business license.

Inspections
Food vendors must pass a City of Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) inspection onsite at Navy Pier.

Resources
Vendor Licensing and Regulation at Navy Pier Ordinance (Chapter 4-360)

Additional Information

Call 312.74.GOBIZ (744.6249);
Make an Appointment with a Business Consultant;

To Apply
Apply in-person at City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, Business Assistance Center at 121 N. LaSalle Street, City Hall – Room # 800, Chicago, IL, 60602.