Ala. Code § 45-11-200
In Chilton County, the judge of probate may mail an application for renewal of business licenses to those persons to whom a license has been previously issued and may require the renewal forms be returned prior to the expiration date of the license. The renewal forms may be in postcard form and contain sufficient information to adequately identify and process the renewal. The signature of the licensee and proper remittance shall constitute sufficient authority for the judge of probate to issue the license and return to the licensee by mail. There is established a fee to be entitled "Mail Order Fee," the amount of which shall be established by the county commission to pay the cost of the mailing procedure herein provided. The fee shall be collected by the judge of probate at the time of issuance and paid to the general fund of the county.
Ala. Code § 45-11-200 (1975)