Brighton, IL · Macoupin County

No notary required

Application for Sign Permit

Brighton applicants use this application to request a permit for a permanent or limited-duration sign and provide information about its location and design.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Brighton sign permit for a permanent or limited-duration sign. It asks for the sign location, applicant and installer details, and information such as the sign message and dimensions; permanent and limited-duration signs have separate sections. The applicant must sign and date a declaration that the information is true and correct, and an authorized agent may complete the affidavit section.

Who needs it

Anyone applying for a Brighton permit for a permanent or limited-duration sign should complete the applicable sections of this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and any authorized agent make declarations under penalty of perjury, but no notarized attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Brighton Application for Sign Permit PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Applicable Sections

    Select permanent or limited-duration sign and fill in the relevant location, applicant, installer, and sign details.

  3. 3

    Review and Sign

    Read the declarations, then sign and date the applicant section; an authorized agent may complete the affidavit section.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Brighton sign permit application ask for?
It asks about the sign type and location, applicant and installer information, and sign details such as the message and dimensions.
Who can complete the application?
The applicant may complete and sign the application. An authorized agent may apply on behalf of a property owner and complete the affidavit section.
Do I need a notary for the Brighton sign permit application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant and any authorized agent make declarations under penalty of perjury, but no notarized attachment is specified.
How do I submit the Brighton sign permit application?
The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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