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Sumter County

County Website

Welcome to Sumter County

Sumter County is located in west-central Alabama, bordered by Pickens County and the Mississippi state line. Spanning over 907 square miles, the county is home to the University of West Alabama and the Coleman Center for the Arts. Sumter county has over 13,000 residents with Livingston 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.

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 Sumter County Courthouses and departmental emails.

Access Sumter County Resources

Local resource contact information for Sumter 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