Cadillac, MI · Wexford County

No notary required

Sign Permit Application

Applicants use this form to request a sign permit and provide details about the sign, property, business, and proposed site.

What this form is

The application is for proposals to install a sign and asks for applicant, property owner, business, and site information, along with the sign type, purpose, dimensions, value, and other signs at the property. It says applications are incomplete without a $35 application fee, an image of the sign, and a site drawing or sketch with specified details. A commercial building permit and stamped drawings may also be required.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing a sign who need to provide sign and site details to the city should complete 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 document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies the work is authorized by the property owner and will comply with applicable laws.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Sign Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter applicant, property owner, business, site, and sign details, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include an image of the sign and a site drawing or sketch showing the details listed on the form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application and required materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Sign Permit Application?
No. The form provides a signature and date line for the applicant and does not require a notary. The applicant certifies the work is authorized by the property owner and will comply with applicable laws.
What attachments does the Sign Permit Application require?
The application says it is incomplete without an image of the sign and a site drawing or sketch. The drawing must show sign dimensions, lighting specifications, display area, projection distance, and distances from structures and parcel lines.
How do I submit the Sign Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists an application fee of $35.

Need something notarized?

This Sign Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.