Signs and Awnings Permitting
Obtaining your Chicago Commercial Sign & Awning Permit Application doesn’t have to be complicated. At Pro Image Signs, we make the process simple by giving you everything you need to get started in one place. This page provides the required documents you must download, review, and sign before submitting your application. Once your documents are ready, just fill out the form below and upload your completed files to begin the city approval process.
Whether you’re installing a new sign, updating an awning, or adding illuminated signage to your storefront, securing the proper permit is an essential first step.
Start your application today and move one step closer to showcasing your brand with a professionally permitted commercial sign or awning.
Requirements For Department Of Building Permit (DOB)
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Copy Of Original City of Chicago Business License (If you don’t have one please fill out BIS form attached)
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Signature of Lessee / Business owner (This will be locatedin page 5 - section 6 attached)
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*Signature of Real Propriety Not Required
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Name, Address, Phone Number and Email Of Owner Of Real Property
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Name, Address, Phone Number and Email Of Lessee Of Real Property
Requirements For Public Way Unit Permit (PWU)
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Copy Of Original City of Chicago Business License (If you don’t have one please fill out BIS form attached)
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FEIN Or Social Security Number
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Name, Address, Phone Number and Email Of Applicant
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Signature Of Applicant ( This will be located in pages 7 Acceptance grant form)
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Insurance certificate ( Sample attached )
Downloads
These are the documents that require your signature, please download for your own records. We will collect your signature at the end of the form and will use it as your implicit agreement and to submit along with the documents.
CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
COI_sample1.pdf
ACCEPTANCE
OF GRANT
Acceptance form.pdf
CITY OF CHICAGO SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION P-5
DOB_PG_5.pdf
BUSINESS INFORMATION SHEET
BIS.pdf
Only for business regulated by the state of Illinois , that do not hold a City of Chicago license