Nashville, NC · Nash County

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Sign Permit Application

Nashville’s sign permit application is for applicants seeking approval to install, replace, or place signage at a business property in town.

What this form is

Use this application to request approval for a flush-mount, freestanding, temporary, or other sign. It asks for applicant and property information, sign type and dimensions, materials, illumination, and other project details. Submit it with the required sign plan and a site plan for new signs, or photos for face replacements; the procedure says incomplete applications will not be processed.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing a sign in Nashville should complete this application and provide the sign plans and property information required for review.

How to submit it

Email the completed application and required exhibits to [email protected] for Planning Department review. The procedure lists application fees of $50 for flush-mount signs, $75 for freestanding signs, and $35 for temporary signs or banners, due before permit issuance.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Sign Permit Application from the town website or obtain it at Town Hall.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in applicant, site, and project information, including the proposed sign type and details.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Exhibits

    Include a sign plan and a site plan for new signs, or photos for face replacements.

  4. 4

    Email The Application

    Send the completed application and exhibits to [email protected] for Planning Department review.

  5. 5

    Pay After Approval

    The procedure says the applicable fee is due after approval and before permit issuance.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Nashville Sign Permit Application cover?
It requests approval for flush-mount, freestanding, temporary, or other signs and collects applicant, property, and proposed sign details.
What should I include with the application?
Include a sign plan showing color, lettering, frame, and structural support. For new signs, include a property site plan; for face replacements, provide photos.
How do I submit the Sign Permit Application?
Email the application and required exhibits to [email protected]. The procedure says incomplete applications will not be processed.
Do I need a notary for the Sign Permit Application?
No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary; the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

Need something notarized?

This Sign Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Nashville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.