Apply for a license to operate a Water Vending Machine (WVM)

You must have a license from the Division of Food Protection (DFP) to operate a WVM.

Division of Food Protection (DFP)

The Details

What you need

To apply for a license, you will need to:

  • Complete and sign the entire online application form (found in the links below)
  • Submit a list of all machines, including street address and location within the building
  • Submit labels for all products to be sold in Massachusetts

Submit a separate application for each location to be licensed.

An easily readable label or sign bearing the operator’s license number, company name and service telephone number shall be conspicuously displayed at each machine location.

Fees

Pay by credit card or electronic fund transfer using the Environmental Health eLicensing Portal.

Name Fee Unit
Application fee $10 per Vending Unit

How to apply

Go to the Environmental Health eLicensing Portal  and create an account, or log into your existing account. If this is your first time using this new portal, please visit BCEH eLicensing System User Guide.

More info

For questions related to license status, how to use the eLicensing system, or any other licensing questions, please contact the Division of Food Protection (DFP) using the eLicensing Support Request Form or call the BCEH eLicensing HelpDesk at (833) 281-6111.

This permit is in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 94, Section 309.

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