Do I need a notary for the sign permit application?

No. The application has a signature and date line, but no notary block. If existing signs will be removed, attach the Existing Signage Removal Affidavit.

How do I submit the sign permit application?

Submit it to Planning & Development Services at 240 Pine Avenue, Suite 300, Albany, Georgia 31702-0447. The form also lists a fax number.

What information does the application request?

It asks for sign location, type, cost, characteristics, size, message, existing signage, and identification and contact details for applicants and other project participants.

When should I attach the Existing Signage Removal Affidavit?

The application says to complete and attach the affidavit if existing signs on the building or property will be removed.

Albany, GA · Dougherty County

No notary required

Application for Sign Permit

Albany property owners, lessees, and contractors use this application to request a permit for a proposed sign.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for a new, altered, relocated, or otherwise scoped sign in the city or county. It asks for the sign’s location, type, cost, characteristics, size, message, existing signage, and applicant and contractor identification. If existing signs will be removed, the application says to complete and attach the Existing Signage Removal Affidavit.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a sign permit provide sign details and identify the owner or lessee, contractor, and any architect, engineer, or electrical contractor.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to Planning & Development Services, 240 Pine Avenue, Suite 300, Albany, Georgia 31702-0447. The form also lists fax number (229) 434-2687.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; if existing signs will be removed, attach the Existing Signage Removal Affidavit.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the sign permit application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Complete all items in Sections I, II, and III, including the sign details and applicant identification.
3
Gather the Attachment
If existing signs will be removed, complete and attach the Existing Signage Removal Affidavit.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the application to Planning & Development Services at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the sign permit application?: No. The application has a signature and date line, but no notary block. If existing signs will be removed, attach the Existing Signage Removal Affidavit.
How do I submit the sign permit application?: Submit it to Planning & Development Services at 240 Pine Avenue, Suite 300, Albany, Georgia 31702-0447. The form also lists a fax number.
What information does the application request?: It asks for sign location, type, cost, characteristics, size, message, existing signage, and identification and contact details for applicants and other project participants.
When should I attach the Existing Signage Removal Affidavit?: The application says to complete and attach the affidavit if existing signs on the building or property will be removed.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Sign Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Albany form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.