Ala. Code § 45-58-202: Transfer of License Division.

In Shelby County, there is transferred from within the office of the judge of probate to the county commission a license division which shall issue all licenses issued through the office of the judge of probate, except marriage licenses. The marriage licenses and related activities shall continue to be the sole responsibility of the judge of probate. The license division shall have suitable quarters and provide the necessary forms, books, stationery, records, equipment, and supplies, except stationery forms and supplies as are furnished pursuant to law by the State Department of Finance or the Comptroller. The county commission shall also provide a county manager and other assistants for the county manager as shall be necessary from time to time for the proper and efficient performance of the duties of his or her office. The county manager shall have authority to employ the clerks and other assistants through the application of the Shelby County, Alabama, Civil Service Act.