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Monroe County

County Website

Welcome to Monroe County

Known as the literary capital of Alabama, Monroe County’s Monroeville is the home of Harper Lee, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Encompassing over 1,000 square miles, Monroe County is one of the largest counties in the state by land-area and has a population of nearly 21,500 residents. The county is located in southwest Alabama, bordered on the west by the Alabama River.

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.

Chamber of Commerce

Local chambers may serve one or several counties, but each offer a range of economic development resources from area advantages to leadership programs.

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 Monroe County Courthouses and departmental emails.

Access Monroe County Resources

Local resource contact information for Monroe 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