About Business Licenses in Alabama
The Alabama Secretary of State Business Services Division maintains business records. UCC filings for financing statements, new business filings and registrations, and the issuance of trademarks are all managed by the Business Services Division. The Business Services Division provides an online search option for the three business record categories mentioned above. Business registration searches can be performed by the name of the company or individuals associated with the company for both active and inactive companies. UCC records searches are available by debtor’s name or filing number. However, inquiries regarding trademarks must by made by contacting the Business Services Division.
Copies of business records can be obtained by contacting Business Services division by phone, fax, mail, or in person.
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Contact Information
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 20737
Tuscaloosa, AL 35402
Shelby County Alabama Business License Search
Phone:
General Inquiries
(205) 464-8233
Business License,
Hunting & Fishing License,
Boat & Manufactured Home Inquiries
(205) 464-8235
Email:
General Inquiries
license@tuscco.com
Business License,
Hunting & Fishing License,
Boat & Manufactured Home Inquiries
businesslicense@tuscco.com
Fax: (205) 750-0530
Main Office
Tuscaloosa County License Department
2501 7th Street, Suite 100
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Northport Office
West End of Northport City Hall
(At the corner of Highway 82 and Highway 43)
3500 McFarland Blvd
Northport, AL 35476
Hours: 8:00 am to 4:25 pm, Monday through Friday
Skyland Office
Spiller Market Center
(Across from Wal-Mart)
1514 Skyland Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Vance Office
Vance Annex
In the Vance Town Hall
(Off Tingle Tangle Rd, Near Wallace Tingle Park)
17710 Vance Municipal Dr
Vance, AL 35490
Hours: 8:00 am to Noon & 1:00 pm to 4:25 pm, Monday through Friday
The Vance Office closes for lunch daily from noon until 1:00 p.m.
Driver license and non-driver ID transactions cannot be processed at the Vance Office.
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GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE INFORMATION
The State of Alabama requires all persons, firms, and corporations that engage in or carry on any business or do any act for which a license is required by law, that he, she, they, or it, except as otherwise provided, shall pay to the county in which it is proposed to engage in or carry on such business or do such act, the amount required for such license and shall comply with all the other requirements of this title per Section 40-12-2 of the Code of Alabama (1975). The Tuscaloosa County License Commissioner’s Office is charged with the issuance of State Business Licenses.
If you plan to conduct business within the city limits of Tuscaloosa or Northport or within the town limits of Coaling, you may be required to obtain a municipal (city) business license as well. Please contact the appropriate municipality for additional information.
| City of Tuscaloosa City Hall Building Linda McKinnney, Revenue Director 2230 6th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 248-5200 View Map | City of Northport Northport City Hall Business License – Cyndi Herren-Sims Sales Tax – Lou Anna Draper 3500 Mcfarland Boulevard Northport, AL 35476 (205) 339-7000 View Map |
| Town of Coaling 11281 Stephens Loop Road Coaling, AL 35453 (205)507-0200 View Map |
STATE BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
State Business License fees are determined by the exact nature and type of business being conducted. For more specific information pertaining to business license costs visit the Business & License Tax Division of the Alabama Department of Revenue’s website at https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/licenses/index.html, or contact the Business License Manager of the Tuscaloosa County License Office at BusinessLicense@tuscco.com. Prior to issuance, some licenses require state regulatory permits, for example auto dealers, food establishments, etc.
HOW DO I GET A STATE BUSINESS LICENSE?
For a new business or a new location of an existing business, you must visit or contact the Tuscaloosa County License Office at 2501 7th Street, Suite 100, Tuscaloosa, AL, by email BusinessLicense@tuscco.com or telephone (205)464-8235, to purchase or update your State Business License. Be prepared to give a detailed description of the type of business you will be conducting because this will determine the type of licenses required.
WHAT ABOUT COLLECTING SALES TAX?
All persons or businesses that sell tangible property at retail, or operate machines or places of entertainment or amusement must collect sales tax and make reports and payments to all taxing agencies. For more information on collecting sales tax, contact the Tuscaloosa County Special Tax Board.
| Mr. Kirk Keith, Manager Tuscaloosa County Special Tax Board 2620 6th Street, Suite 100 Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205)722-0540 |
HOW DO I RENEW A STATE BUSINESS LICENSE?
State Business Licenses are valid for a fiscal year beginning October 1 and ending September 30 of the following year. Business licenses are renewed yearly between October 1st and October 31st. Reminder notices to renew are sent out, but are only done so as a courtesy. Alabama law mandates penalties for failure to renew a business license during the specified renewal period.
State Business License renewals can be processed by mail for an additional $2 mail fee.
WHAT IF I MOVE MY BUSINESS?
If your business changes location, your original business license must be updated. Bring your current State Business License to the Main Office of the Tuscaloosa County License Office in the Courthouse Annex at 2501 7th Street, Tuscaloosa, or contact us by email at BusinessLicense@tuscco.com or telephone at (205) 464-8235 in order to change the address on your State Business License to the new location.
Auto dealers must contact the Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division – Dealer License Section for procedures to change the location of the dealership. The Dealer License Section can be contacted by submitting a request online at https://www.support.revenue.alabama.gov/hc/en-us/requests/new or by phone at (334) 242-9000.
WHAT IF I SELL MY BUSINESS OR BUY A BUSINESS FROM SOMEONE ELSE?
State Business Licenses may be transferred to new owners. Bring the original State Business License and the transfer of ownership documents to the Main License Office or contact us in order to transfer the State Business License.
NOTE: State Business Licenses issued to professionals (doctors, engineers, accountants, manicurists, etc.) are NOT transferable.
WHERE DO I PURCHASE MY STATE BUSINESS LICENSE?
State Business Licenses for Tuscaloosa County can only be purchased at the Main Office, and CANNOT be purchased at our satellite locations.
Main License Office
Tuscaloosa County Courthouse Annex
2501 7th Street Suite 100
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
You may contact us by email at BusinessLicense@tuscco.com or by calling us at (205) 464-8235 for information on how to purchase a license.
MINIMUM INFORMATION NEEDED TO PURCHASE A STATE BUSINESS LICENSE
- Name of Company
- Owner Name(s)
- Billing Address
- Physical Address
- Local Office Phone
- Home Office Phone
- Federal Employer Identification Number or Social Security Number
- Type of Business
If you have any questions about business licenses, email us at BusinessLicense@tuscco.com or call us at (205) 464-8235.
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Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is current as of June 8, 2020. It is not all-inclusive, and is only meant to provide general information regarding licensing and registration requirements in Tuscaloosa County. Please note that changes in the law and directives from the Alabama Department of Revenue can alter, negate or compound the requirements contained herein.