Alabama Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Section

In person or mail.

Varies by county.

The application process for state business privilege licenses is handled at the county level and therefore varies from county to county.

In person or mail.

Varies by county.

Licenses expire on September 30 of each year and must be renewed annually by October 31.

The renewal process for state business privilege licenses is handled at the county level and therefore varies from county to county.

Depends on the number of store locations the business maintains:

• $1 for one store
• $15 for each additional store for stores 2-5
• $22.50 for each additional store for stores 6-10
• $37.50 for each additional store for stores 11-20
• $112.50 for each additional store for stores 20 and above

The application process for Store Licenses is handled by the County Probate Office or County Licensing Commission and varies by county.

Depends on the number of store locations the business maintains:

• $1 for one store
• $15 for each additional store for stores 2-5
• $22.50 for each additional store for stores 6-10
• $37.50 for each additional store for stores 11-20
• $112.50 for each additional store for stores 20 and above

Licenses expire on September 30 of each year and must be renewed annually by October 31.

The renewal process for Store Licenses is handled by the County Probate Office or County Licensing Commission and varies by county.