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Install or Replace a Sign on Your Business

Who can install or repair a sign?

  • Property owners and contractors can apply for the Short-form or Long-form Permit.
  • 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?

Short-Form Permit
  • For work being done on an existing sign.
OR
Long-Form Permit
  • For installing a new sign where one did not exist before.
Additional Permits

You will need other permits that only licensed contractors can apply for, including:

Electrical Permit
  • For installing or repairing any electrical wiring or services.

How to Apply

The Short-Form, Long-Form, and Electrical 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
Learn more

Short-form Permits

Long-form Permits

Electrical Permits

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