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Tuscaloosa County

County Website

Welcome to Tuscaloosa County

Home to Alabama’s flagship university, museums, concerts, arts festivals, and a thriving manufacturing base, and over 202,000 residents, Tuscaloosa County has long been the heart of West Alabama. Our county is nestled on the banks of the Black Warrior River, which rises in the extreme southern edges of the Appalachian Highlands.

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.

Online Services

Counties may offer online access to applications, permits, and renewals, as well as payment systems for taxes.

Contact Us

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

Access Tuscaloosa County Resources

Local resource contact information for Tuscaloosa 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