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.
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. If you are located outside of the City of Mobile, please proceed to Step 3.
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
Sole Proprietor
As a Sole Proprietor the following documents are required. You will be required to upload these documents as part of the online application process. Please note that the documents below must be attached to your application before it can be processed. If you have the required documents, please proceed to Step 4.
Copy of your current government issued photo ID or valid driver’s license
Signed Citizenship form. Please click here, to complete the top and sign the bottom of this Citizenship form.
LLC/LLP, Corporation or Non-profit
As an LLC/LLP, corporation or non-profit the following documents are required. You will be required to upload these documents as part of the online application process. Please note that the documents below must be attached to your application before it can be processed. If you have the required documents, please proceed to step 4.
Copy of your article of formation stamped/recorded by probate court including certificate.
Copy of the owner’s/officer’s current government issued photo ID or valid driver’s license.
Step 4: Business Type
Alcohol License Requirements
You must apply to the Alcohol Beverage Control Board before applying to the City for an alcohol license. Please contact the ABC Board at (251) 653-0015.
Once you receive your ABC license, please click here to download the required application. Once completed, please email the city alcohol application along with a copy of your State ABC application to revenue@cityofmobile.org. Additional licensing may be required. Please select the appropriate business type is other services are being provided. If not, you have completed the application process. Payment Instructions will be emailed to you in about 2-3 business days.
Apartment Complex License
You must have a Fire Inspection Report. Please contact Community Risk Reduction Division- Mobile Fire & Rescue (251) 208-7484. Once you have the required document, please proceed to Step 5.
Contractor License Requirements
You must have an Alabama Home Builders License and a Surety Bond. For examples and additional details, please click here. Please contact Build Mobile at (251) 208-5894 for additional questions. Once you have the required documents, please proceed to Step 5.
Convenience Store License
You must have a Mobile County Health Department Inspection Report and Fire Inspection Report – Bureau of Fire Prevention. Please contact Mobile County Health Department at (251) 690-8158 and Community Risk Reduction Division- Mobile Fire & Rescue at (251) 208-7484. Once you have the required documents, please proceed to Step 5.
Electrical Contractor License Requirements
You must have an Alabama Electrical Board Certification, City of Mobile Electrical Card and Surety Bond. Please click here for an example. Please contact Build Mobile at (251) 208-5894. Once you have the required documents, please proceed to Step 5.
Food Truck License
You must have a Mobile County Health Department Inspection Report and Fire Inspection Report – Bureau of Fire Prevention. Please contact Mobile County Health Department at (251) 690-8158 and Community Risk Reduction Division- Mobile Fire & Rescue at (251) 208-7484. If operating at a city park, you must have a Mobile Parks and Recreation Department Permit. Please contact Mobile Parks and Recreation Department at (251) 208-1620. Once you have the required documents, please proceed to Step 5.
General/Other Requirements
A Revenue Department staff member will contact you if any other documentation is required. Please proceed to Step 5.
Hotel/Motel License Requirements
You must have a Mobile County Health Department Inspection Report and Fire Inspection Report – Bureau of Fire Prevention. Please contact Mobile County Health Department at (251) 690-8158 and Community Risk Reduction Division- Mobile Fire & Rescue at (251) 208-7484. Once you have the required documents, please proceed to Step 5.
You must have an Alabama Mechanical Board Certification (or Alabama Refrigeration Board Certification), and Surety Bond. Please click here for an example. Please contact Build Mobile at (251) 208-5894. Once you have the required documents, please proceed to Step 5.
Plumbing Contractor License Requirements
You must have an Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters Board Certification and Surety Bond. Please click here for an example. Please contact Build Mobile at (251) 208-5894. Once you have the required documents, please proceed to Step 5.
Restaurant License Requirements
You must have a Mobile County Health Department Inspection Report and Fire Inspection Report – Bureau of Fire Prevention. Please contact Mobile County Health Department at (251) 690-8158 and Community Risk Reduction Division- Mobile Fire & Rescue at (251) 208-7484. Once you have the required documents, please proceed to Step 5.
Roofing License Requirements
You must have an Alabama Home Builder Roofers License along with a Surety Bond of $10,000. Please click here for an example. Please contact Build Mobile at (251) 208-5894. Once you have the required documents, please proceed to Step 5.
Peddlers License Requirements
No other documentation required. Please proceed to Step 5.
Step 5: Application
Apartment Complex License Application
Please click here to download the business license application for the Apartment Complex License Application.
Contractor License Application
Please click here to download the business license application for the Home Builders Application.
Please click here to download the business license application for the General Contractors Application.
Convenience Store License Application
Please click here to download the business license application for the Convenience Store Application.
Electrical Contractor License Application
Please click here to download the business license application for the Electrical Contractor Application.
Food Truck License Application
Please click here to download the business license application for the Food Truck Application
General/Other Application
Please click here to download the business license application for the General & Other Application
Hotel/Motel License Application
Please click here to download the business license application for the Hotel & Motel Application
Please click here to download the business license application for the Mechanical License Application
Peddlers License Application
Please click here to download the business license application for the Peddlers License Application
Plumbing License Application
Please click here to download the business license application for the Plumbing Contractor License Application
Restaurant License Application
Please click here to download the business license application for the Restaurant License Application
Roofing License Application
Please click here to download the instructions for the Roofing License 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.