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DeKalb County

County Website

Welcome to DeKalb County

DeKalb County is home to some of the state’s most scenic areas, including the Little River Canyon and its many waterfalls. The county is also home to the Grammy-winning country-music group Alabama. Located in northeastern Alabama, DeKalb has a population of more than 70,000 with Fort Payne as its largest city.

Core Services

Business Licenses

Business licenses are often administered by the county's Office of the Probate Judge or the Department of Revenue. Access the county business license application or contact information for obtaining a license here.

Tax Information

Businesses pay various taxes through county tax boards, tax assessors, and revenue departments. All entities that conduct business in the county should contact this office to determine their potential tax liabilities.

Economic Development

Access county and area business development resources including, incentives, incubator opportunities, and local demographics compiled by county agencies, the area chamber of commerce, or the area economic development authority.

Contact Us

Find the main numbers for the DeKalb County Courthouses and departmental emails.

Access DeKalb County Resources

Local resource contact information for DeKalb County's website, Small Business Development Center(s), Taxpayer Service Center(s), Business License office(s), and Chamber(s) of Commerce in your area here.

County Resources