Sign permitting

Permits pulled by a firm that actually knows the jurisdictions.

Standalone permitting for other sign firms, or full-service permitting bundled with installation. We pull directly in Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, Loudoun, Prince William, Montgomery County, D.C. — and others on request.

What we handle

Permitting scopes.

Site surveys & code research

Pre-submittal site visit, measurements, zoning verification, allowable signage research, and HOA / landlord criteria review before drawings start.

Permit-ready drawings

Stamped and non-stamped elevations, site plans, engineering details, electrical diagrams. Formatted to each jurisdiction's specific submittal requirements.

Municipal submission

Direct submission through jurisdiction portals or in-person at planning offices. Application, fee processing, and correction-round coordination.

Variance & appeals

When a design exceeds allowable signage, we prepare and file variance requests. Representation at sign-review and zoning-appeals hearings where appropriate.

Permit expediting for other sign companies

Standalone permitting service for out-of-market sign firms working jobs in the DMV. We become your local permit arm — no need to figure out 10 jurisdictions.

Final inspection coordination

Post-install inspection scheduling, corrections management, and permit closeout documentation.

Jurisdictions

Where we pull permits directly.

Virginia

  • Arlington County
  • City of Alexandria
  • Fairfax County & City of Fairfax
  • Loudoun County
  • Prince William County
  • Falls Church, Vienna & Herndon
  • Fredericksburg & Stafford
  • City of Richmond, Henrico & Chesterfield

Maryland

  • Montgomery County
  • Prince George's County
  • Howard County
  • Anne Arundel County
  • Frederick County
  • Baltimore City & County

Washington, D.C.

  • All quadrants (NW, NE, SW, SE)
  • DCRA / DOB submissions
  • Historic preservation review coordination
  • Public-space permit coordination

Need a jurisdiction not listed? We probably still handle it — ask.

Need a permit fast?

Send the address and the sign scope. We'll reply with a jurisdiction research summary and a realistic timeline.