Alabama § 40-12-1 - Change of Place of Business.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-12-1 — Change of Place of Business., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-12-1. Change of Place of Business.
When a person has obtained a license to engage in or carry on any business, employment, or profession at any definite place in a county or city in Alabama and desires to remove to any other place within the same county or city where the license was granted and wishes his license altered accordingly, the probate judge who originally issued such license shall make such alteration, which alteration shall be shown on the license records of the probate judge’s office; provided, that no license shall be altered to change a place of business to a location requiring a higher license than originally paid.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-12-1
What does Code of Alabama § 40-12-1 cover?
Section 40-12-1 ("Change of Place of Business.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 40-12-1?
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