Information:

City Clerk: Janet Rumley

• Requesting Records and Information
  • Anyone requesting public records should submit a “Public Records Request” to the City Clerk. 
• Sales and Tax Information
  • Sales tax information may be obtained at http://www.alatax.com/
• Job Opportunities
  • Employment Application
• Business Licensing

A business license is required for anyone conducting any type of business, trade, profession or home occupation within the city limits or police jurisdiction of Ashford.  This includes making repairs, contracting, selling or providing any type of service within the city limits or police jurisdiction of Ashford.

In order to obtain a business license, a completed business license application must be submitted to Ashford City Hall for review. Your completed business license application may be submitted via - 

• email (cityclerk@cityofashford.com)
• USPS - PO Box 428 Ashford, AL 36312
• fax (334-899-8407)
• in person at 525 North Broadway Street Ashford, AL 36312

If your business activity requires a certification or a permit from a state agency or regulatory board, this must be obtained prior to a City of Ashford business license being issued.  To view a list of boards/agencies with regulatory requirements in Alabama, please visit the Alabama Department of Revenue website. 

Business licenses expire on December 31st of each year.  Renewal notices are mailed to currently licensed businesses in November.  Licenses may be renewed through the end of January without penalty.  After January 31st, a 15% penalty applies.  On March 1st, the penalty increases to 30%.  The office accepts a business check, cashier check or money order for the purchase of a business license.  If paying by credit card, click on the "make an epayment" below to register.  

Thank you for your business in the City of Ashford.

Business License Fee Schedule 2024 

2025 Business License Fee Schedule and Application 

2025 Business License Fee Schedule 

2025 Business License Application 

FAQ:

• Election Questions
  • Call 334-899-3366 ext. 3 (City Clerk)
• What are the procedures for requesting to be put on the council meeting agenda?
  • Call 334-899-3366 ext. 3 (City Clerk). All requests should be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the Council Meeting.

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