Auto Repair Shop Permit Requirements in Montgomery, AL

Complete permit and license guide for starting a auto repair shop in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama.

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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Alabama

2 stops

  1. Alabama Department of Revenue - Sales Tax License

    Required for businesses making retail sales of tangible personal property in Alabama. Alabama sales tax is a privilege tax on retail sales; most services are not taxable, so service-only businesses may not need to register. Local city and county sales taxes are also due on top of the state rate and vary by jurisdiction - use ADOR's local tax rate lookup for your address. Register with the Alabama Department of Revenue via My Alabama Taxes (MAT); state and local returns are filed together through ONE SPOT.

    Official government source

    No registration fee is published by ADOR; registration is made through the My Alabama Taxes portalNot published by ADOR; confirm current processing time with the Department of Revenue

  2. Alabama Department of Environmental Management - Used Oil and Hazardous Waste Compliance

    Auto repair shops in Alabama must manage used oil, antifreeze, solvents and other wastes under ADEM's Land Division rules (ADEM Administrative Code Division 335-14 for hazardous waste). Shops that generate hazardous waste above the applicable small-quantity thresholds must notify ADEM and obtain an EPA identification number as a hazardous waste generator; used oil handling has its own management standards. Contact the Land Division at (334) 271-7730 or [email protected] to confirm which requirements apply.

    Official government source

    Not published on ADEM's waste pages; generator fees depend on generator category - confirm with the Land DivisionNot published by ADEM; confirm notification and processing times with the Land Division ((334) 271-7730)

City of Montgomery / Montgomery County

2 stops

  1. City of Montgomery Finance Department, License and Revenue Division - Business License

    Montgomery requires a city business license (occupational license) for all businesses operating in the city, issued by the Finance Department's License and Revenue Division. Fees are set by schedule and vary by business type and, for many classifications, gross receipts. The license must be renewed annually and displayed at your place of business.

    Official government source

    Not published on the city's site (which blocks automated access); confirm the fee for your business classification with the License and Revenue DivisionNot published; confirm with the License and Revenue Division

  2. City of Montgomery Zoning Approval and Certificate of Occupancy

    Auto repair shops must operate in properly zoned commercial or industrial areas. Zoning approval and the Certificate of Occupancy are handled by City of Montgomery departments — the Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the City of Montgomery Inspections Department. Montgomery County does not run a separate zoning/CO process for locations inside city limits.

    Official government source

    Not published on the city's site; confirm current fees with the City of Montgomery Inspections DepartmentNot published; confirm with the City of Montgomery Inspections Department

Terminus

Open for business — est. $400–$1,500 · 3–8 weeks

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