If you own a local business, it’s time to renew your Cullman County license before Oct. 31 or face additional fees. 

After that, a penalty of 15 percent of the total license cost plus interest will be charged. County business licenses can be purchased by mail or by visiting the probate office on the first floor of the Cullman County Courthouse. Licenses will be good through Sept. 30, 2018.

Probate office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Licenses can also be purchased at the probate office’s three satellite offices: Baileyton Sheriff’s Substation, Dodge City Town Hall, and Hanceville City Hall.

Business owners should bring their notices with them when renewing in person or include the notice if renewing by mail. A $2 mail fee must be included when renewing businesses by mail. Required business permits, including health food permits, must be presented at the time of purchase or mailed with the renewal notice.

Business licenses renewals may be mailed to Probate Office, P.O. Box 970, Cullman, AL 35056. 

Brown also advised business owners to check with municipalities to see if they need to obtain an additional city business license. Examples of various types of business license are: auctioneer, automobile dealer, contractor, gasoline stations, photographers and restaurants.

Prior to getting a business license, an applicant must provide the Social Security Number (SSN) for individuals or their Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) for other entities. Entities without a FEIN can visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website at irs.gov or call 1-800-829-3676 to obtain the required number.

For more information, contact the Cullman County Probate Office at 256-775-4802 or 256-775-4804