The License and Revenue Division assists businesses in the City of Montgomery when issuing and maintaining appropriate business licenses and sales tax numbers. Business applications and tax forms to properly register your business and pay your dues are listed below. 

Business License Renewal Form 2026 | Renewal Notice

Business License Application – No Physical Location 

Complete this form to receive legal authorization to operate your business without having a physical location. This includes both non-local businesses and residential based businesses.

Business License Application for a Commercial Address

Complete this form to receive legal authorization to operate your business within Montgomery. Additionally, the business owner needs to possess a Certificate of Occupancy for the designated location.

Consumer Use Tax Registration

Complete this form to claim Consumer Use Tax in instances where the consumer made a purchase and was not charged the proper sales tax.

Penalty Waiver Form

Complete this form to request a waiver of penalties for delinquent tax filings and/or business licenses. 

Request for Payment Plan 

Complete this form to request a payment plan for delinquent tax filings and/or business licenses.

Request for Closure of Business Accounts

Complete this form to request the closure of business accounts with the City Of Montgomery.

Tax Forms

• Beer Tax
• City of Montgomery Gas Tax  UPDATED MAY 2025
• Police Jurisdiction Gas Tax UPDATED MAY 2025
• City of Montgomery Lodging Tax 
• Police Jurisdiction Lodging Tax
• Sales Tax Application Form
• City of Montgomery Sales Tax
• Police Jurisdiction Sales Tax
• Rental Tax Return- City & Police Jurisdiction
  
• Tobacco Tax
• Whiskey Tax
• Wine Tax
• Tourism Improvement District Assessment
• Contractor's Tax

Daily Cut-Off Schedule

The following daily cut-off times have been established to streamline the processing of license and tax-related transactions during the License Renewal Season.

Transactions received after the established cut-off times or those that exceed the maximum forms allowable, may be deposited in the Drop Box at 25 Washington Avenue. The Security Officer will provide an envelope for your transactions if you arrive before 5 PM. Please indicate the drop-off date and time on the envelope and the License and Revenue Division will make every effort to ensure that your transaction(s) are handled expeditiously.

Please Note:

• Daily cut-off times for each service will be strictly enforced unless you have a scheduled appointment with a License & Revenue Staff Member.
• Walk-ins attempting to enter after established cut-off times will have to return during established hours of entry. 
• Transactions that exceed the maximum applications allowable may be deposited in the 25 Washington Avenue drop box.
• Color-Coded Badges will be issued for taxpayer visits, appointments and visitors.
• License & Revenue Office Hours: Monday-Friday  |  7:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Acceptable Identification of Business License Applicants

All new business applicants must present current photo identification to apply for a business license application, below is a list of acceptable documents for identification purposes:

• State-Issued Driver’s License
• State-Issued Non-Driver Photo I.D.
• U.S. Passport
• U.S. Passport Card
• U.S. Military I.D.
• U.S. Permanent Residence Card (Green Card)

All forms of identification must be US issued and current (expired forms of identification will not be accepted).