Many of the inquiries to the Revenue Commissioner during this time of Coronavirus closings pertain to motor vehicle purchases and either 1) transferring a car tag or 2) obtaining a brand new tag. Remember, the Alabama Department of Revenue has extended the deadline to register new vehicles, so that any customer will have a 20…
BLOOD_DRIVE With many closings due to the cornonavirus scare, fewer people are making blood drives, and the supply in area hospitals has reached a critical level. To assist our fellow community members, a blood drive will be held at the Cullman County Courthouse on Wednesday, March 25. The bus is a critical resource, and the…
The Cullman County Commission announced today that beginning March 18, 2020, the Cullman County Courthouse and its satellites will be closed to the public through April 6. County employees will still be working their normal operating hours, however. Any property or motor vehicle owner with questions may call the Revenue Commission office for assistance. Please…
Beginning March 16, 2020, in response to area states of emergency for local, state, and federal government offices, any customer who renews his or her car tag online will be charged no card, transaction, or mail fees. Normally all card charges (whether credit card or debit) are also charged the processing fee of 2.5%, plus…
Every 10 years, the U.S. Census is taken to get an accurate accounting of all residents in the country. This accounting is important for Alabama, not only because it’s required by the U.S. Constitution, but also because it determines–among other things–federal funding for education, infrastructure, healthcare, economic development, and congressional districting. “If Alabama comes back…
In Alabama, all property taxes are due and payable on October 1 each year. The last day for on-time payments is December 31 each year, with the delinquent collection time beginning January 1 (additional fees and interest are accrued). Your Revenue Commissioner and his staff are currently reaching out to owners of property for which…
If your last name begins with the letter “B,” February is your motor vehicle license plate renewal month. Notices are already in the mail and will be payable online on Saturday, February 1. All in-person or mail renewals may begin processing on Monday, February 3. Please note: While renewal notices may arrive prior to the…
All 2019 real and business personal property ad valorem property taxes not paid prior to the end of 2019 became delinquent on January 2, 2020. Interest and late penalties now apply, so review your taxes due via this website prior to submitting payment for real property and business personal property taxes. (You may pay online…
Is your car inoperable or stored? If so, remember Alabama is a mandatory liability insurance (MLI) state. If you have a motor vehicle registration plate–commonly known as a “car tag”– on your vehicle, you MUST have insurance. If your vehicle is stored or inoperable but you still have your tag affixed to it,…
One way your Cullman County Revenue Commissioner, Barry Willingham, serves the community is his personal committment to be a blood platelet donor through LifeSouth Blood Centers. Donations made through LifeSouth stay local for our Cullman-area friends and family members who need whole blood or blood products to live. Willingham donates platelets every two-to-three weeks; platelets…