Sherman, IL · Sangamon County
Sign Permit Application
Sherman’s Sign Permit Application collects applicant and sign details for people seeking a permit to erect a sign in the village.
What this form is
Use this application to provide information about the applicant and the proposed sign, including its address, message, dimensions, lighting, features, use, and mounting. It lists permit fees for conventional and outdoor advertising signs, and includes spaces for permit approval and date; it does not state where or how to submit the application.
Who needs it
A person or business seeking a permit for a proposed sign in Sherman can use this application to provide the requested sign details.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
No notary is required; the form shows no notary block or sworn attachment, and its only signature line is for permit approval.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Sign Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete Applicant Details
Enter the applicant, application date, contact address, and phone number.
- 3
Provide Sign Details
Describe the sign, its dimensions, features, use, and mounting; attach artwork if needed to show the complete message.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Sign Permit Application request?
- It asks for applicant and contact details, sign sponsor and location, message, dimensions, lighting and moving features, other signs at the address, sign type, use, and mounting.
- Do I need a notary for the Sign Permit Application?
- No. The form has no notary block or sworn attachment; its only signature line is for permit approval.
- How do I submit the Sign Permit Application?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What permit fees does the application list?
- It lists a conventional sign permit fee of $2 per square foot with a $100 minimum. For outdoor advertising signs, it lists $1,000 plus a $500 annual renewal fee, with an initial fee of $1,500.
Need something notarized?
This Sign Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.