Southaven, MS · DeSoto County
Sign Permit Application
Southaven’s Sign Permit Application records proposed sign details, location, size, and applicant acknowledgment for people seeking permission to erect a sign within the city.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application asks for the business being advertised, sign contractor, sign type, construction, proposed size, location, wording, and applicable fee. Applicants must acknowledge that they have read the application and understand the signage regulations and requirements. Return the completed, notarized affidavit to Southaven’s Office of Planning and Development; the form says no signage may be erected until the affidavit is notarized and returned. Permanent sign proposals also require a scaled sketch with specified site details.
Who needs it
A person applying to erect a sign in Southaven must complete this application and return its notarized affidavit to the Office of Planning and Development.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block stating the instrument was acknowledged before a notary; the applicant named in the certificate signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Southaven Sign Permit Application from the city and review its fields and instructions.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the applicant, sign, size, location, and wording details; prepare the required scaled sketch for a permanent sign.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the applicant acknowledgment during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized affidavit and application to Southaven’s Office of Planning and Development before erecting signage.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southaven. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the Southaven sign permit application?
- Complete the application, include the required details and any required permanent-sign sketch, and return the notarized affidavit to the Office of Planning and Development.
- Do I need to notarize this application before erecting a sign?
- Yes. The form says the affidavit must be notarized and returned to the Office of Planning and Development before any signage may be erected.
- Can I use an online notary for this Southaven form?
- Mississippi has not authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. Its law recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state; ask the city whether it will accept your completed notarized affidavit.
- What if I am unsure about the sketch or submission requirements?
- The form lists details required for permanent-sign sketches and directs applicants to follow applicable requirements. Contact the Office of Planning and Development; confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.