How do I submit the Sign Installer's License Application?

Submit it to the Code Enforcement Division at the Olean Municipal Building address listed on the form, with the Certificate of Insurance and applicable fee.

What insurance does the application require?

The form requires liability insurance of at least $10,000 for property damage and $100,000 for personal injury, and says the office must receive a Certificate of Insurance.

What permit fees are listed on the application?

The form lists a $200 fee for a one-year permit or a $75 fee for a temporary permit valid for three months.

Olean, NY · Cattaraugus County

No notary required

Sign Installer's License Application

Sign installers use this application to provide firm and contact details and seek a City of Olean permit to install signs.

What this form is

This application is for persons, firms, and corporations seeking a permit to install signs in the City of Olean. It requests firm and contact information and an owner's signature; the requirements also call for a Certificate of Insurance showing at least $10,000 in property damage and $100,000 in personal injury coverage. The form lists a one-year permit fee of $200 or a three-month temporary permit fee of $75.

Who needs it

Persons, firms, and corporations installing signs in the City of Olean need to obtain a one-year permit or may purchase a temporary permit.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Code Enforcement Division, City of Olean, Olean Municipal Building, Room 212, P.O. Box 668, 101 E. State Street, Olean, NY 14760; provide the Certificate of Insurance and applicable fee.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it requests the owner's signature and lists no sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Sign Installer's License Application.
2
Complete The Application
Print the firm's name, address, contact person, phone number, and email, then provide the owner's signature.
3
Gather The Insurance Certificate
Provide a Certificate of Insurance showing the liability coverage amounts stated on the form.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application, insurance certificate, and applicable fee to the Code Enforcement Division at the listed Olean address.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Sign Installer's License Application?: No. The application requests the owner's signature and lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Sign Installer's License Application?: Submit it to the Code Enforcement Division at the Olean Municipal Building address listed on the form, with the Certificate of Insurance and applicable fee.
What insurance does the application require?: The form requires liability insurance of at least $10,000 for property damage and $100,000 for personal injury, and says the office must receive a Certificate of Insurance.
What permit fees are listed on the application?: The form lists a $200 fee for a one-year permit or a $75 fee for a temporary permit valid for three months.

Need something notarized?

This Sign Installer's License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Olean form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.