Pressure Washing Permit Requirements in Montgomery, AL

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

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

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online)

   Free

   Immediate (online)

1. Alabama State and County Business Privilege License

   Businesses operating in Alabama must obtain a state and/or county business privilege license before commencing operations. The Alabama Department of Revenue's Business and License division oversees and coordinates their issuance, but the licenses themselves are purchased through the probate office (or licensing commissioner) of each county where the business operates - so a business working in more than one county may need more than one license. This is separate from the Business Privilege Tax return filed with ADOR.

   Official government source

   Not published by ADOR; the amount is set by statute according to the type of business and, for some classifications, gross receipts - confirm with your county probate office·Not published; confirm with your county probate office

   Not published by ADOR; the amount is set by statute according to the type of business and, for some classifications, gross receipts - confirm with your county probate office

   Not published; confirm with your county probate office

2. General Liability Insurance (not required by the state)

   Alabama does not require pressure washing businesses to carry general liability insurance, but commercial clients, property managers and many municipalities require proof of coverage before hiring, and the required limits are set by the client's contract rather than by law. Commercial auto coverage is separately required for company vehicles, and employers who regularly employ 5 or more people must also carry Alabama workers' compensation insurance.

   No state fee; premiums are set by the insurer based on revenue, payroll and services performed, and no Alabama agency publishes a figure - obtain quotes from a licensed carrier·Not published; coverage is bound by the insurer - confirm timing with your carrier or agent

   No state fee; premiums are set by the insurer based on revenue, payroll and services performed, and no Alabama agency publishes a figure - obtain quotes from a licensed carrier

   Not published; coverage is bound by the insurer - confirm timing with your carrier or agent

1. Montgomery Business License

   All businesses operating in Montgomery must obtain a general Business License, issued by the City of Montgomery Finance Department's License and Revenue Division, before conducting any commercial activities. Pressure washing companies must renew annually and may be subject to gross-receipts-based fees.

   Official government source

   Not published on the city's site; confirm current fee with the License and Revenue Division·Not published; confirm with the License and Revenue Division

   Not published on the city's site; confirm current fee with the License and Revenue Division

   Not published; confirm with the License and Revenue Division

2. Stormwater / Wastewater Discharge Compliance

   Pressure washing businesses in Montgomery must comply with state stormwater rules. Wastewater containing detergents, oils, or other pollutants cannot be allowed to enter storm drains. You may need to contain and properly dispose of wastewater. Contact the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) or the City of Montgomery Public Works/Stormwater Division for specific requirements.

   Official government source

   No permit fee (compliance requirement)·Ongoing compliance

   No permit fee (compliance requirement)

   Ongoing compliance

3. Alabama Trade Name Registration (optional)

   Alabama does not require a DBA or fictitious-name filing to operate under a trade name, and there is no Montgomery County DBA filing office. Registering a trade name is optional and, if done, is filed with the Alabama Secretary of State (Lands & Trademarks); registrations carry a five-year term.

   Official government source

   $0 (no mandatory filing); the optional Secretary of State trade name registration fee is not published on the trademarks page — confirm with Lands & Trademarks (334-242-5325)·Not applicable (optional filing)

   $0 (no mandatory filing); the optional Secretary of State trade name registration fee is not published on the trademarks page — confirm with Lands & Trademarks (334-242-5325)

   Not applicable (optional filing)

Official Sources

• City of Montgomery — Business Licensing
• Alabama Department of Environmental Quality
• Alabama Secretary of State

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