Electrical Sign Permitting

Our drawing templates are layered Adobe Illustrator PDFs. Share them with your internal graphic designer. They can:

• Open the file in Illustrator

• Add site visit photos, notes, and dimensions

• Export the updated version as a PDF for uploading

If you're using another design program (like Photoshop, Affinity, or Canva Pro), make sure it supports layered PDF editing. Contact us if you need a .PSD or .AI version.

These templates provide a professional, branded layout for your sign drawings. These include our state specific license number and dedicated sections for the necessary approval signatures. Use them to present:

• Photos from your site visit (existing conditions + measurements)

• Overlay graphics of the proposed sign location (accurately scaled)

• Measurements, materials, sign dimensions, and side elevation (utilize the electrical side elevation guide on the template)

• Aerial view of the sign location (please note the last page is blank and is to be used for a google maps screenshot / aerial view of the proposed sign location)

Yes. The templates are designed to be edited. Just make sure:

• You don’t delete or move the header/footer branding

• You preserve the locked layers for permit compliance

Indemnity means that SignQualify’s agreements are written to protect you from liability as long as you follow our permit use terms. If a permit is used improperly, our legal team handles revocation and shielding you from legal consequences.

Export your updated template as a flattened PDF and your filled out permit documents - include it in your next permit submission via the Upload tab.

Before starting your drawings please make sure you have the following...

• Clear and straight photos from your site visit

• Logo provided / approved design by client

• Measurements of existing storefront and approved sign dimensions

Yes. SignQualify operates through legally registered LLCs in each licensed state. These LLCs are backed by verified electrical sign contractors, and your access is protected through formal agreements and oversight.

After downloading our prefilled documents from your permit documents folder please proceed to fill out the remaining highlighted sections. Every section must be filled out including the signature of the landlord / property owner. Once all sections are filled in and the documents are completed please include it in your next permit submission via the Upload tab as a PDF file.

Only for projects that meet our usage criteria. Permits must be submitted through approved documents, and the work must align with the type of signage covered under the license for that state.

Each permit submission is tracked through our system. If terms are violated, access is revoked for that user, and we maintain legal separation through the LLCs. You are not liable for another subscriber’s misuse.

Yes. When onboarded, you’ll receive compliance documentation, license information tied to your assigned LLC, and templates that show permitted use.

All licenses are monitored by SignQualify and the licensed contractors behind each LLC. Our system includes checks to ensure that license holders maintain good standing and remain compliant with state regulations.

Yes. Once subscribed, you’ll be assigned a compliance contact who can walk you through permit submission processes and answer state-specific questions.