Install Or Replace A Sign On Your Business
If you’re repairing or installing a sign for your business, you’ll need either a Short-Form or a Long-Form permit depending on if the sign is new. You’ll also need an Electrical Permit for any lighting or bulbs in your sign.
Who can install or repair a sign?
Only a contractor with a valid, non-expired Massachusetts trade license may apply for an Electrical Permit and perform any electrical work related to installing signs.
We recommend you hire a contractor who can perform all steps of the installation.
What permits do I need?
Electrical Permit
- To install or repair any electrical wiring or services.
Short-Form Permit
- If the work is being done on an existing sign.
OR
Long-Form Permit
- If you’re installing a new sign where one did not exist before.
How to Apply
The Electrical Permit, Short-Form Permit, and Long-Form Permit pages list the next steps you need to take, including:
- Understanding what documentation is required
- How to apply online
- What to expect after applying
- What to do after work is completed
Related Resources
Check the status of an active permit.
Visit the Inspectional Services online portal.
View Zoning information for your address or parcel ID.
Find what you need to know about the permits for your projects.
