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Sign Contractor License  

When You Need A Sign Contractor License:

Anyone who erects, alters, repairs, and/or maintains ground signs, wall signs, projecting signs, roof signs, post signs, or similar signs must obtain a license from the License Officer.

How To Obtain A Sign Contractor License

In Person:  Go to the City Licensing and Permits Office, 200 Ross Street.  Click here to view a map.

What To Bring With You:

  • When applying for a Sign Contractor License in person, you must bring the following materials with you, or your application cannot be processed.
  • The name of the licensee (your name), proof of identification, and any other name under which your business is to be conducted.
  • The address of the business you are licensing.
  • A certificate of standard from Contractors Public Liability Insurance covering personal injury with limits not less than $250,000.
  • Proof of registration for all City Taxes (i.e., City Tax ID Number).

The Fee

See the License Fee Table.

Bureau of
Building Inspection

200 Ross Street - 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA  15219
412-255-2175
E-mail

Permit Plans Examining
412-255-2181

Business Licensing
412-255-2858

Electrical/Mech/HVAC
412-255-2160

Demolition
412-255-2187