| Manual Verification Required |
Birmingham City Clerk |
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| Professional Liability Insurance (Personal Trainer E&O) |
Private Insurance Carriers (e.g., PHLY, Next Insurance, Philadelphia Insurance) |
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| CPR/AED Certification |
American Red Cross / American Heart Association (accredited training centers) |
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| Fitness Professional Certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, or equivalent) |
NASM / ACE / ACSM / ISSA / NSCA (NCCA-accredited certification bodies) |
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| Birmingham Business License / Tax Registration |
Birmingham Finance Department / City Clerk |
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| Employer Identification Number (EIN) |
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
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| Fictitious Business Name (DBA) Statement |
Shelby County County Clerk |
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| Home Occupation Permit |
Birmingham Planning Department |
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| General Liability Insurance |
Private Insurance Carriers |
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| Workers' Compensation Insurance |
AL Workers' Compensation Board |
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| Manual Verification Required |
Shelby County Business Office |
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