Skip to main content

Business License Application & Renewal

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION

A business license is required for any person, firm or entity conducting business from, into or within the City of Mobile and the Police Jurisdiction.

Applying
for a new business license

Start here to apply for a new business license in the City of Mobile.

Get Started

Renewing
your business license

All business licenses expire on December 31, regardless of when in the year you received it. Business Licenses are due by January 1st and are delinquent after January 31st.

Renew License

 

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE

Step 1: Business Location

Is your business within the City of Mobile? Click here to confirm.
Look under the Jurisdiction to see if your business is located in the City of Mobile or City of Mobile Police Jurisdiction. If you receive no results, please contact the Revenue Department at 251-208-7462. If results are provided, please proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Zoning Clearance Request

Request Zoning Clearance. Please click here to see where your business is allowed. Please note that your zoning clearance must be attached to your application before your application can be processed. Once you have received your zoning clearance, you may proceed to Step 3.

Step 3: Owner Type

Step 4: Business Type

Step 5: Application

Step 6: Final Step

Once you have all the required documents, please email the completed application to revenue@cityofmobile.org. Note: Additional documents may be required.

In This Section

Revenue Department
205 Gov't St., S. Tower Rm. 243
PO Box 3065
Mobile, AL 36652-3065
Office: 251-208-7462
Fax: 251-208-7954

Revenue Office Government Plaza (2nd Floor) Window Hours:

8:00 to 3:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays and 8:00 to 1:00 Wednesdays.  

 

**Our window hours will be extended for the Mardi Gras season

Starting 2/3 - 2/21/2023, hours will be Mon. - Fri. 8:00 to 4:30 p.m.

 
 

Mobile 311

Submit your concerns or questions to City Hall.