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Lisa C. Lambert
City Clerk

Mission Statement: The City Clerk's Office is committed to providing quality support and assistance to the City Council and the citizens of Mobile by striving for excellence in keeping and preserving the official public documents and records of the City of Mobile; recording the actions of the City Council, conducting and preserving the integrity of elections; providing administrative and support services to the Legislative body; and meeting other regulatory requirements established by law. 

9th Floor Government Plaza - South Tower
P.O. Box 1827
Mobile, AL 36633-1827

Main Contact: 251-208-7411
Fax: 251-208-7576

Contact: cityclerk@cityofmobile.org

The City Clerk's Office is the officially designated record keeping agency for the City and is responsible for all public documents both current and archival. The City Clerk's Office also prepares the City Council Meeting agenda; attends and records the proceedings of all Council meetings; maintains records of all rules, ordinances, and resolutions of the Council; acts as custodian of the City Seal; conducts all municipal elections; performs all legal advertising for the City; schedules, coordinates, and plans special events and functions for the Council; oversees operation of the mail room and courier service; and provides general administrative and clerical assistance to the Council.


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Online services, forms and applications

Application to Address the City Council (Online Form)

Application to Address the City Council (PDF)

Board Interest Application Form

City Council Meetings, Minutes, and Agendas

Claim Form

Election Information

NOTICE OF TAKING AN APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD

OFFICIAL 2023 DISTRICT 6 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS

PROCEDURE FOR VACATION BY ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, STREETS, AND ALLEYS

Storm Water Fee Appeal

Waiver of Noise Ordinance Application

Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity

City of Mobile Municipal Code

Street Renaming Policy and Application

Street Renaming Request Petition

More City of Mobile Forms and Applications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When are the City Council meetings held?

The City Council typically meets every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Government Plaza Auditorium, 205
Government Street, Mobile. The meetings are open to the public.

Q: How can I find out what's on the agenda and when will it be ready?

The agenda for the City Council meetings is posted on the City’s website the Friday before the Council
meeting. Click here: https://www.cityofmobile.org/government/city-council/city-council-meetings/

Q: Are City Council Meetings televised?

The City Council Meetings are televised on Comcast Cable 6 on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. They are also live streamed here: https://www.cityofmobile.org/government/city-council/livestream/

Q: Can I speak at a City Council Meeting?

If you wish to address the City Council regarding an item that is on their agenda, you can sign up at the door of the Auditorium just prior to the meeting. If you wish to speak regarding a non-agenda item (the subject must relate to City of Mobile business), you can contact the City Clerk’s Office at 251-208-7411 by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday to make a request or fill out the form "Addressing the City Council" and fax it to 251-208-7576 or email it to cityclerk@cityofmobile.org. You are limited to three minutes of speaking time. Click here for the form to address the City Council.

Q: How can I find out what city council district I live in?

Go to: https://maps.cityofmobile.org/gis/locateaddress.aspx and enter your address or call the City
Council's office at 251-208-7441.

Q: How can I get a copy of City Council resolutions/ordinances/minutes/ agreements/recorded documents?

Complete a records request form (click here) and email to cityclerk@cityofmobile.org

Q: The City of Mobile is responsible for damage to my personal property. What can I do?

You can file a claim for damages you or your property has incurred as a result of a vehicular accident caused
by a City employee; mishap involving City property (falling tree limb, etc.); or an incident caused by City
employees (lawnmower slinging rocks, etc.). A claim may be filed in person at the City Clerk's Office on the
ninth floor of Government Plaza, South Tower, 205 Government Street, Monday through Friday, between
the hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., or you can mail or fax it to the City Clerk's Office. For further instructions
and to obtain a claim form, click here.

Q: Where do I request City services (non-emergency)?

Call Mobile's 3-1-1 Call Center at 3-1-1 or 251-208-5311 (note: not all telephone carriers allow access to
Mobile 3-1-1).

Q: Who do I contact about paying tickets, rescheduling court dates, fines, etc.?

Contact the Mobile Municipal Court at 251-208-7057.

Q: How can I serve on a City board?

The City Council has over 40 boards. If you are interested in serving on one, fill out a Board Interest
Form, click here and indicate which boards you are interested in. If there are no vacancies in the boards
that you are interested in, your application will be kept on file for one year.

Q: I'm having a party with a band or sound system. Do I need a noise ordinance waiver?

It is unlawful for any person to use amplification which exceeds 85 decibels during the hours of 6:00 a.m.
until 10:00 p.m. or which exceeds 50 decibels from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. If your event will have any
type of sound system, it is recommended that you apply for a waiver of the City's Noise Ordinance click
here
. The City Council meets every Tuesday, and applications have to be received by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday
in order to be placed on their next agenda.

Q: When is the next city election?

The next city election will be in August, 2021. Candidates may begin qualifying after the first Tuesday in
July. Click here for election information.

Q: How can I get a copy of a birth/death/marriage/divorce certificates?

Contact the Mobile County Health Department at 251-690-8150.

Q: How do I get a passport?

Contact the U. S. Postal Service at 251-694-5973.

Q: How do I apply to become a Notary Public?

Contact Mobile County Probate Court at 251-574-6000.