Town Clerk
The Office of the Town Clerk is the keeper of the town's official records and the first point of contact for many services at Emelle City Hall.
Contact the Town Clerk
Emelle City Hall
123 Dailey Ave, Emelle, AL 35459
Phone: (205) 286-2243
Email: contact@emelle.org
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (closed on observed holidays)
Responsibilities
- Recording and maintaining the official minutes of all Town Council meetings
- Preparing and distributing Council meeting agendas
- Keeping the official copies of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and deeds
- Publishing and posting legal notices as required by state law
- Issuing municipal business licenses
- Responding to public records requests
- Receiving payments for town services
- Administering municipal elections under the direction of state law
- Keeping the town seal and attesting official documents
Business Licenses
Any person or company conducting business within the corporate limits of the Town of Emelle may be required to obtain a municipal business license. Licenses are issued by the Town Clerk and are typically renewed annually. Contact City Hall to confirm whether your business requires a license and to obtain an application.
What to Bring
- Business name, physical address, and mailing address
- Owner or responsible party name and contact information
- Description of the type of business conducted
- State sales tax number or federal tax identification number, if applicable
Notary Services
Residents may call City Hall to ask about the availability of notary services for documents during regular office hours. Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID and do not sign your document until you are in the presence of the notary.
Official Records Retention
Town records are maintained in accordance with the records disposition requirements established by the Alabama Local Government Records Commission. Permanent records, including Council minutes and adopted ordinances, are retained by the Town Clerk indefinitely.