CULLMAN – It's time for Cullman County business to renew their licenses, and they can do so during the month of October at the Cullman County Courthouse in the Probate Office.
Most business licenses may also be purchased at the Probate Office’s three satellite offices: Baileyton Sheriff’s Substation, Dodge City Town Hall and Hanceville City Hall. County business licenses may also be purchased by mail, but a $2 mail fee must be included when renewing by mail.
Business owners are advised to bring renewal notices when renewing in person or to include renewal notices when renewing by mail.
Licenses purchased in October 2016 will be valid through Sept. 30, 2017.
The cost of a business license is based on the type of business, and for certain businesses, the location of the business.
Business license applicants must provide the Social Security number (SSN) for individuals or their Federal Employer Identification number (FEIN) for other entities. Entities not having a FEIN should visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website at http://www.irs.gov or contact the federal government at 1-800-829-3676 to obtain the required number.
Certain businesses must have permits before obtaining a license. For example, a store or restaurant that has perishable items must provide a health food permit at the time of renewal or upon the first issuance of a business license. A copy of the health food permit may be mailed with the renewal notice.
Business owners should also check with their respective municipalities to see if they need to obtain an additional city business license.
Examples of types of business licenses are auctioneers, automobile dealers, contractors, gasoline stations, photographers and restaurants, etc.
Businesses that do not purchase or renew their licenses during the renewal period will face a penalty of 15 percent of the total amount of the license plus interest.
"I want to thank the Probate Office employees, especially the license department, for working diligently to get ready for Oct. 1, 2016," said Judge of Probate Tammy Brown.
For more information, contact the Cullman County Probate Office at 256-775-4802 or 256-775-4804. Probate Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
