Apply for Alabama Licenses and Permits

You can form a limited liability company in Alabama by taking the appropriate steps, including the creation and filing of a Certificate of Formation, creating a limited liability company agreement to govern the members of the LLC, voting, management and other matters, according to legal requirements..  To learn more about how to form a limited liability company in Alabama, please visit our Alabama LLC page.

A business license in Alabama is also known as a Privilege License, all business owners within state limits are required to obtain this license prior to commencing business. In some Alabama counties, both a state and local municipality license is demanded to operate business, while in others three licenses are required: state, county and local licenses. It is critical that all are obtained that will be required. The cost of obtaining these licenses is determined by the governing entities in the area. Online applications are available on occasion at the State of Alabama website.  To fine business licensing information for your individual city or county in Alabama, visit our Alabama business license webpage.

In order to receive a marriage license in the State of Alabama, both bride and groom are obligated to go the local Probate Office together and complete the application. Importantly, both of you must have all of your vital statistics and both birth certificates and driver’s licenses, in this way, you will not have to return to the office. Alabama marriage licenses can be issued in any county and maintain their validity throughout the state. Most marriage licenses will cost $40-$80 and are good for 30 days, however, the marriage must be solemnized within that time, otherwise you will need to reapply. Solemnized is defined by the marriage being considered lawful, completed civilly or through a religious organization (either entity must be licensed to perform the ceremony).  Please visit our Alabama Marriage License webpage for more information.