Montgomery County Business License Information

📍 Office Location

101 S Lawrence Street
P.O. Box 223
Montgomery, AL 36101-0223

📞 (334) 832-1248

🕒 Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

🚗 Parking Information: Public parking deck accessible from McDonough Street and the office entrance is on Lawrence Street.

Montgomery County Business License Information

📅 License Validity & Renewal

• Business licenses are valid for one fiscal year: October 1 – September 30.

• Licenses must be renewed between October 1 – October 31 to avoid penalties and interest.

• Early renewal is not permitted before October 1.                                                                                                                    

🔁 Renew Your Business License Online

Click the link below to renew your Montgomery County business license online during the renewal period (October 1 – October 31):

👉 Click here to renew online

💡 Note: Online renewal is only available during the official renewal window. Late renewals may incur penalties and must follow additional steps.                                                                                                                                                                            

License Requirements:

• Most businesses must obtain a license in the county where the business is located.

• Some business types may be exempt from State/County licensing.

• Exemption determinations can be made by the Business License Section of the Probate Office.  

  Helpful Business Licenses Resources:

• State of Alabama Business License Handbook
• Business License Application- Payment must be submitted with the application. Call (334) 832-1248 to obtain more information and instructions for submitting your application.
• State of Alabama Directory of Agencies
• Business License Online Renewal                                                                                                                                                       

Montgomery County Commission, Tax & Audit 
Terri Henderson
P O Box 4779
Montgomery, AL 36103-4779
Sales Tax & Audit | Montgomery County, AL  
(334) 832-1697 

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 🏙️ City of Montgomery Business License Information

Businesses located within the city limits of Montgomery or conducting business within the city limits or police jurisdiction may also be subject to city business licensing requirements.

📍 Contact Information:
City of Montgomery – Business License Department
25 Washington Ave
Montgomery, AL 36104
📞 (334) 625-2036

Please contact the City Business License Department directly to determine if a City of Montgomery license is required in addition to your State/County license.

Restaurant, Delicatessen and Other Food Concession or Establishments

Certain businesses dealing with food and beverages must obtain a Health Department Inspection Certificate (food permit) or a letter of exemption before a license may be obtained.

📍 Contact Information:

 Montgomery County Health Department

3060 Mobile Highway
Montgomery, Alabama 36108
(334) 293-6400 (Main Office)

Additional Information and Offices:

📍 Contact Information:

ABC Control Board Central Office 
8413 Crossland Loop
Montgomery, AL 36117

Phone: (334) 213-6300

Contractors

Persons or businesses performing contractor work, both general contractors and sub-contractors, should contact the State of Alabama Homebuilders Licensure Board for additional licensing requirements.

📍 Contact Information: 

Mailing Address:
Home Builders Licensure Board
P. O. Box 303605
Montgomery, AL 36130-3605

Physical Address:
Home Builders Licensure Board
445 Herron Street
Montgomery, AL 36104

Telephone Numbers:
Toll Free: 800-304-0853
Office: 334-242-2230
Fax: 334-263-1397

• Visit the Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) website at www.revenue.alabama.gov.
• Click on the green My Alabama Taxes (MAT) link at the top of the page.  
• Go to the Businesses Section.
• Click on the “Register a business/Obtain a new tax account number” link.
• Follow the instructions and submit the application. You will receive a confirmation number.
• It will take 3 to 5 business days for ALDOR to process your application and issue you a new Tax ID account number(s). To avoid delays, do not submit additional applications during that time.

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