Bahamas - Obtain Event and Vendor License or Permit from Police

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain Event and Vendor License or Permit from Police, has to visit any nearest office of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) in his/her state of residence. The address and contact details of police offices across the country can be found in the following link address details
2. Visit the office and get an application form for Event and Vendor License.
3. Complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections.
4. Once completed filling the application form, make sure that you have attached all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
5. Then, submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office.

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Required Documents

• Applicant’s: Name, Date of Birth and Address
• Document for Non-Bahamian Applicant
• Copy of Passport
• Police Record
• Valid Letter from The Department of Environmental Health Services (only for the sale of food)
• Valid Government issued Health Certificate (Only for the sale of food)
• Valid Letter of Permission granting authorization for use of Space/Property (Government or Private)
• One Passport Size Photo

Office Locations & Contacts

The Police Staff Association:
Royal Bahamas Police Force
Police HeadquartersEast Street NorthNassau,
Bahamas
P/.O.Box N-458
Usual business hours are Monday- Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Office: (242) 975-2360
Email: [email protected]
Contact Link: address details

Eligibility

Any person desirous of holding an event or becoming a vendor can apply.

Fees

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Validity

The validity period will be mentioned in the license, post which it can be renewed by following the same process as applying for the first time.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Related Videos

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Instructions

Application must be made thirty (30) days in advance of the event.

Required Information

• Applicant’s Name
• Date of Birth
• Address
• Contacts
• Passport details
• Police records
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

The License/Permit is required in order to legally hold an event or become a vendor.

Information which might help

Due to the COVID 19 global Pandemic some of the services provided by the RBPF may not be available.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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