Get a commercial sign permit
Want to install a commercial sign, replace one, or change its structure? In Montréal, a permit is required to install, replace or change a commercial sign. Find out how to get a commercial sign permit.
Some areas and properties are subject to particular standards to preserve the neighbourhood’s historic, architectural or landscape value. Additional documentation, such as a Site Planning and Architectural Integration Plan (SPAIP), may be required.
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A commercial sign permit is required to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change the structure of a sign.
- Replace a sign.
In order to get your permit, please submit an online application or go to thet the permit counter in your borough.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for a commercial or professional activity
- You must prove that you recently submitted an application for this permit.
Rules to follow
- The total area covered by the signs is determined according to their use, the area covered by the establishment, and the level on which the establishment is located.
- A sign placed on an opening (window, exterior door) must not occupy more than 30 per cent of the opening.
- A sign must be composed of detached letters in certain cases.
- A removable or portable sign is prohibited, except in a new establishment under certain conditions.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Urban advisory committee
Your application may have to meet additional requirements and be reviewed by the urban advisory committee (UAC), in accordance with the By-law concerning site planning and architectural integration programs (SPAIP).
Please contact the permit counter to check the regulations that apply to your situation.
Fee
Taxes are included.
Type of fee | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Issuance of permit | Minimum of $227 per sign ($14.50 per m² of sign surface) |
Required documents
- Professional quality scale plan(s) showing the width of the façade of your premises, the dimensions of the sign, its position on the façade, the method used to attach it to the façade, its structure, the materials used to make it, etc. (two copies if you submit your application at the permit counter)
- Photos of the concerned façade, also showing the façades of adjacent buildings
- Certificate of location
If applicable:
- Power of attorney signed by the operator authorizing you to submit the application
- Engineering plan if the sign will be mounted on a post or will protrude from the wall by more than 0.5 metres.
Apply for the permit
You need an account to use this service.
As you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must also have an organization profile.
Please note: When you submit your permit application online, you must pay a fixed amount. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by e-mail if you are required to pay an additional fee or entitled to a reimbursement.
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
Suite 600
Montréal, QC H2N 2H8
Payment method
Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.
Legislation
A commercial sign permit is required to:
- Install a new sign
- Modify the structure or content displayed
- Replace a sign
- Move an existing sign
To obtain a permit, you must make an appointment, and submit an application at our office. Provide the required documents and pay the fees.
Specialized contractor
You can contact a contractor specialized in commercial sign installation to request that he or she submit a permit application on your behalf, with a power of attorney. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed according to the standards in force.
Urban advisory committee
Your permit application could be reviewed by the urban planning advisory committee (CCU), in accordance with the by-law concerning site planning and architectural integration programs (PIIA).
Examples of signs prohibited in the borough
- Sign painted on a fence, wall (any size), building, shed, private garage or pavement
- Sign on an inflatable structure suspended in the air
- Sign painted, installed or attached to a vehicle or trailer
- Sign that can be mistaken for a road signal panel
- A banner, a streamer, or a pennant, except those authorized
Fee
Type of fee | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Permit fee | $15 per m² (minimum fee: $150) | |
Application review (PIIA) | $100 per sign |
Required documents
A print version and an electronic version of each document:
- To-scale plan of the sign, showing its dimensions, its location on the wall, design and text, and method of attachment
- Specifications on the nature and characteristics of materials used to manufacture the sign, and the lighting method, if any
- For a sign to be placed on a post or low wall: location plan. This plan must be to scale, and specify the projected location of the sign with regard to lot boundaries, the right-of-way of the nearest street and any building located nearby.
- In the case of a sign attached to a building: to-scale elevation plan indicating the exact location of the sign
- Color photo of the structure or building on which the sign will be installed
Apply for the permit
In person
By appointment
Second floor
Montréal, QC H1J 2E9
Any questions?
For information or to take an appointment, contact us:
- By phone: 514 493-5115
- By email: [email protected]
You must get a sign certificate of authorization to install, change, move or replace a sign.
Prerequisites
For your certificate of authorization application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid certificate of occupancy for a commercial or professional activity
- You must prove that you recently submitted an application for this certificate.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a certificate of authorization application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Number of permits
Several sign certificates of authorization can be issued for the same business, provided that they do not exceed the maximum total area authorized for signs.
Fee
Taxes are included. Fee is non-refundable.
Type of fee | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Processing fee | $302 per sign |
If your project is subject to a site planning and architectural integration program, there will be additional fees and further timelines.
Required documents
Three copies of each of the following documents:
- Professional quality scale plan(s) showing the width of the façade of your premises, the dimensions of the sign, its position on the façade, the method used to attach it to the façade, its structure, the materials used to make it, etc. (two copies if you submit your application at the permit counter)
- Photos of the concerned façade, also showing the façades on adjacent buildings
- Certificate of location
If applicable:
- Power of attorney signed by the operator authorizing you to submit the application
For very large signs, an engineer’s certificate could be required.
Apply for the permit
You need an account to use this service.
As you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must also have an organization profile.
Please note: When you submit your permit application online, you must pay a fixed amount. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by e-mail if you are required to pay an additional fee or entitled to a reimbursement.
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
Montréal, QC H3X 2H9
Payment method
Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.
A commercial sign permit is required to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change the structure of a sign.
- Replace a sign.
In order to get your permit, please submit an online application.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for a commercial or professional activity
- You must prove that you recently submitted an application for this permit.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Number of permits
Only one permit will be issued per commercial premises or address, but there can be several signs at the same address, under the same permit.
Advisory committee
Your application may be reviewed by the urban planning advisory committee (CCU), in accordance with the By-law concerning site development and architectural integration programs (PIIA).
Fee
Taxes are included.
Type of fee | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Issuance of permit | Minimum of $100 per sign (or $10 per m² of sign surface) |
Required documents
- Professional quality scale plan(s) showing:
- the dimensions and area spanned by the sign
- the text, logo, acronym, etc. as it appears on the sign
- the width of the main building façade and precise location of the sign
- the height of the sign
- the net height between the bottom of the sign and ground level
- a description of the structure and materials used
- the type of lighting
- the dimensions of the façade and the position of the sign on the façade
- the method used to attach the sign (approved by an engineer and member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec)
- Photos of the façade, also showing the façades on adjacent buildings at the time that the application was submitted
- Certificate of location reflecting the conditions of the site at the time of application
- Authorization from the building owner or co-ownership syndicate
- Plans, elevations, sectional views, sketches and specifications showing all the details required under zoning and construction by-laws
If applicable:
- Power of attorney signed by the operator authorizing you to submit the application
Apply for the permit
Online
You need an account to use this service.
As you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must also have an organization profile.
Please note: When you submit your permit application online, you must pay a fixed amount. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by e-mail if you are required to pay an additional fee or entitled to a reimbursement.
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
Pour toute question, écrivez à [email protected].
A commercial sign permit is required to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change the structure of a sign.
- Replace a sign.
This application procedure applies solely to permanent signs.
For temporary signs, please contact the permit counter.
To get your permit, please submit an online application or schedule an appointment at the permit counter.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for a commercial or professional activity
- You must prove that you recently submitted an application for this permit.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Advisory committee
Your application may be reviewed by the urban planning advisory committee (CCU), in accordance with the By-law concerning site development and architectural integration programs (PIIA)
Validity of the permit
The permit remains valid for as long as the sign is not changed or until the closure of the establishment.
A permit will be deemed invalid if the installation work is not completed within three months of its issue date. In this case, you will be required to apply for a new permit.
Fee
Type of fee | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Issuance of permit | $150 per sign |
Required documents
Two copies of each of the following document (except photos):
- Sign plan showing its general dimensions and area, its height above ground level, its illustration (illustration and lettering), and the method used to attach it to the building or the ground
- If the sign is mounted on a post or a wall, a scale plan showing any public right-of-way limit, any property limit on which the sign may be installed, and its location on the property in relation to any existing structures
- If the sign is on a building or a construction, scale plan showing the entire width of the building façade and the exact location of the sign
- Identification of all materials, the lighting method, and the method used to attach the sign to its base
- Photos taken within 30 days of the application date, showing the exterior appearance of the building where the proposed sign will be installed, any part of the building wall visible from the outside, and any existing sign at the time of application
- Certificate of location
- Authorization from the owner or co-ownership syndicate
If applicable:
- Power of attorney signed by a director or the board of directors of the company authorizing you to submit the application
Apply for the permit
You need an account to use this service.
As you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must also have an organization profile.
Please note: When you submit your permit application online, you must pay a fixed amount of $150. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by e-mail if you are required to pay an additional fee (if you are applying for several commercial signs, for instance).
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
Montréal, QC H8R 4A8
Payment method
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By appointment only.
A commercial sign permit is required to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change the structure of a sign.
- Replace a sign.
- Keep an existing sign if you are the new owner of an establishment.
In order to get your permit, please submit an online application or schedule an appointment at the permit counter in your borough.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for a commercial or professional activity
- You must prove that you recently submitted an application for this permit.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Advisory committee
Your application may be reviewed by the urban planning advisory committee (CCU), in accordance with the By-law concerning site development and architectural integration programs (PIIA).
Number of permits
Only one permit will be issued per commercial premises or address, but there can be several signs at the same address, under the same permit.
Validity of the permit
Permit valid for the entire period of operation of the business.
Fee
Type of fee | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Issuance of permit | $257 per sign |
Required documents
- Professional quality scale plan(s) showing the dimensions of the façade, the area spanned by the establishment, the dimensions of the sign, its position on the façade, the method used to attach it, its structure, the materials used to make it, etc. (two copies if you submit your application at the permit counter)
- Photos of the concerned façade, also showing the façades on adjacent buildings
- Certificate of location
- Authorization from the owner or co-ownership syndicate
If applicable:
- Power of attorney signed by the operator authorizing you to submit the application
Apply for the permit
You need an account to use this service.
As you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must also have an organization profile.
Please note: When you submit your permit application online, you must pay a fixed amount. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by e-mail if you are required to pay an additional fee or entitled to a reimbursement.
The person responsible for processing your application will contact you within a maximum of 14 days of submission. The time required to issue a permit depends on the nature of the application, its complexity and the season.
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
Fifth floor
Montréal, QC H2T 3E6
Payment method
Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.
A commercial sign permit is required to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change the structure of a sign.
- Replace the structure of the sign.
To get your permit, please submit an online application.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for a commercial or professional activity
- You must prove that you recently submitted an application for this permit.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Advisory committee
Your application may be reviewed by the urban planning advisory committee (CCU), in accordance with the By-law concerning site development and architectural integration programs (PIIA).
Several signs
An application can be submitted for several signs if they concern the same activity (the same use).
Validity of the permit
You have six months to complete the work.
Commercial signs are not authorized in offices, workshops, and in personal care or massage establishments located in a dwelling.
Fees
Taxes are included.
Type of fee | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Issuance of permit | Minimum of $338 per sign ($38 per m² of sign surface) | |
Additional fee if the sign is subject to a site development and architectural integration program (PIIA) | $203 per sign |
Required documents
- Professional quality scale plan(s) showing:
- the dimensions of the façade
- the area spanned by the commercial or professional premises
- the dimensions of the sign
- the position of the sign on the façade
- the method used to attach the sign
- the structure used
- the materials used, etc.
- Photos of the façade concerned, also showing the façades on adjacent buildings (before the sign is installed)
- Photo-montage of the concerned façade, showing the future sign
- Certificate of location
If applicable:
- Power of attorney from the operator authorizing you to submit the application
- Engineering plan if the proposed sign will be mounted on a post or will protrude from the wall by more than 0.5 metres
- Document approving the installation, change, replacement or demolition of a sign on a building with heritage interest, in accordance with the By-law concerning site development and architectural integration programs (PIIA)
Get informed
For any additional information, please contact the permit counter.
Apply for the permit
Online
You need an account to use this service.
As you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must also have an organization profile.
Please note: When you submit your permit application online, you must pay a fixed amount. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by e-mail if you are required to pay an additional fee or entitled to a reimbursement.
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
A commercial sign permit, also called a “certificate of authorization to use”, is required to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change the structure of a sign.
- Replace a sign.
In order to get your permit, please submit an online application or schedule an appointment at the permit counter in your borough.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for a commercial or professional activity
- You must prove that you recently submitted an application for this permit.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Advisory committee
Your application may be reviewed by the urban planning advisory committee (CCU), in accordance with the By-law concerning site development and architectural integration programs (PIIA).
Number of permits
Only one permit will be issued per commercial premises or address, but there can be several signs at the same address, under the same permit.
Validity of the permit
The permit will be deemed valid if the following three conditions are met.
- The work must begin within three months of the permit issue date.
- In case of an interruption, the work must resume within no more than six months.
- The work must be completed within 12 months of the permit issue date.
Otherwise, you must apply for a new commercial sign permit to perform or continue the work.
Fees
Type of fee | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Issuance of permit | $292.10 per sign | |
Additional fee if the sign is subject to a site development and architectural integration program (PIIA) | $233.20 per sign |
Required documents
- Professional quality scale plan showing the dimensions of the façade, the area spanned by the premises, the dimensions of the sign, its position on the façade, the method used to attach it, its structure, the materials used to make it, its colours, the message displayed, and details on the lighting (two copies if you submit your application at the permit counter)
- Photos of the concerned façade, also showing the façades on adjacent buildings
- Certificate of location
- Authorization of the building owner or co-ownership syndicate
If applicable:
- Power of attorney signed by the operator authorizing you to submit the application
Apply for the permit
You need an account to use this service.
As you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must also have an organization profile.
Please note: When you submit your permit application online, you must pay a fixed amount. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by e-mail if you are required to pay an additional fee or entitled to a reimbursement.
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
(on the 2nd floor, rear door of the citizen reception and public safety office)
Montréal, QC H9H 1C5
Payment method
Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.
A commercial sign permit is required to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change the structure of a sign.
- Replace a sign (even if it is for the same company or business)
In order to get your permit, please submit an online application or schedule an appointment at the permit counter in your borough.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for a commercial or professional activity
- You must prove that you recently submitted an application for this permit.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Advisory committee
Your application may be reviewed by the urban planning advisory committee (CCU), in accordance with the By-law concerning site development and architectural integration programs (PIIA).
Number of permits
Only one permit will be issued per commercial or professional premises, but there can be several signs at the same address, under the same permit.
Fee
Taxes are included.
Type of fee | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Issuance of permit | Minimum of $295 per sign ($36 per m² of sign surface) |
Requested documents
- Professional quality scale plan(s) showing the dimensions of the façade, the area spanned by the commercial or professional premises, the dimensions of the sign, its position on the façade, the method used to attach it, its structure, the materials used to make it, etc. (two copies if you submit your application at the permit counter)
- Photos of the façade concerned, also showing the façades on adjacent buildings
- Certificate of location
- Authorization from the building owner or co-ownership syndicate
If applicable:
- Power of attorney from the operator authorizing you to submit the application
- Engineering plan if the proposed sign will be mounted on a post, on a base (ground level sign), or will protrude from the wall by more than 0.5 metres
Learn more
If you have questions, contact our permit counter.
Apply for the permit
Online
You need an account to use this service.
As you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must also have an organization profile.
Please note: When you submit your permit application online, you must pay a fixed amount. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by e-mail if you are required to pay an additional fee or entitled to a reimbursement.
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
A commercial sign permit, also called a “certificate of authorization”, is required to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change the structure of a sign.
- Replace a sign.
In order to get the permit, please submit an online application or go to the permit counter in your borough with the required documents.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for a commercial or professional activity
- You must prove that you recently submitted an application for this permit.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Number of permits
Only one permit will be issued per commercial or professional premises, but there can be several signs at the same address, under the same permit.
Validity of the permit
The permit will be cancelled and a new permit application must be submitted:
If the work is not carried out within three months of the permit issue date. If the conditions set out in the permit are not met. If the information provided to get the permit is incorrect or if the plans are inaccurate.
Fee
Type of fee | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Issuance of permit | 250 $ per sign |
Required documents
- Professional quality scale plan(s) showing the dimensions of the façade, the area spanned by the commercial or professional premises, the dimensions of the sign, its position on the façade, the method used to attach it, its structure, the materials used to make it, etc. (two copies if you submit your application at the permit counter)
- Photos of all the building walls visible from the outside and the façades on adjacent buildings, taken within 30 days of the permit issue date
- Certificate of location
- Authorization from the building owner or co-ownership syndicate
If applicable:
- Power of attorney signed by the operator authorizing you to submit the application
- Engineering plan if the proposed sign will be mounted on a post or will protrude from the wall by more than 0.5 metres
- Distance between the sign and an intersection or the limits of a residential zone if the sign is electrified
- Previous permit if you have had signs installed in the past
Apply for the permit
You need an account to use this service.
As you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must also have an organization profile.
Montréal, QC H1H 1S4
A commercial sign permit, also called a “certificate of authorization”, is required to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change the structure of a sign.
- Replace a sign.
In order to get your permit, please submit an online application or go to the permit counter in your borough. Open a file and pay the fee, then send your electronic documents to the e-mail address provided by the customer service agent. You can also save your documents to a USB key and bring the key to the permit counter.
No more than two signs can be installed on a property.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for a commercial or professional activity
- You must prove that you recently submitted an application for this permit.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Advisory committee
Your application may be reviewed by the urban planning advisory committee (CCU), in accordance with the By-law concerning site development and architectural integration programs (PIIA).
Fee
Type of fee | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Issuance of permit | $218 per sign |
Required documents
The documents must be in electronic format.
- Certificate of location
- Authorization from the building owner or co-ownership syndicate
- Professional quality scale plan(s) showing the dimensions of the façade, the area spanned by the commercial or professional premises, the dimensions of the sign, its position on the façade, the method used to attach it, its structure, the materials used to make it, etc.
- Photos of the façade concerned, also showing the façades on adjacent buildings
- Detailed cost estimate for the work
If applicable:
- Power of attorney from the operator authorizing you to submit the application
Apply for the permit
You need an account to use this service.
As you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must also have an organization profile.
Please note: When you submit your permit application online, you must pay a fixed amount. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by e-mail if you are required to pay an additional fee or entitled to a reimbursement.
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
Montréal, QC H2V 1K9
Payment method
Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.
You are required to get a commercial sign permit to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change the structure of a sign.
- Replace a sign.
A permit is not required to install certain temporary signs. Please check with your borough.
In order to get the permit, please submit an online application or go to the permit counter with the information and the required documents.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for a commercial or professional activity
- You must prove that you recently submitted an application for this permit.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Advisory committee
Your application may be reviewed by the urban planning advisory committee (CCU), in accordance with the By-law concerning site development and architectural integration programs (PIIA).
Validity of the permit
Once the permit is issued, you have 90 days to install your sign.
If you are unable to meet this deadline, you can renew your permit, once only and free of charge, prior to the deadline. Your permit renewal application must be submitted by e-mail.
Several signs
Only one permit may be issued for several signs. The permit fee is calculated based on the number of signs.
Fees
Type of fee | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Temporary sign | $60 per sign | |
Permanent sign | $110 per sign |
Required documents
- Professional quality scale plan showing the area spanned by the commercial or professional premises
- For each sign, a scale plan showing its dimensions, shape and the area it spans, its position on the façade, the height of its base and top in relation to the ground, the method used to attach it, its structure, the materials used to make it, the type of lighting and electrical connection, the lettering and other visual elements on the sign, etc.
- Estimated cost of the work
- Authorization from the building owner or co-ownership syndicate
Detached signs, on a base or mounted on a post:
- Certificate of location
- Installation plan showing the location of the sign
- Plan sealed and signed by an engineer showing the integrity of the structure if the construction is new
If applicable
- Power of attorney signed by the operator authorizing you to submit the application
Apply for the permit
In person
Montréal, QC H9A 2Z4
Payment method
Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.
A commercial sign permit is required to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change the structure of a sign.
- Replace a sign.
In order to get your permit, please submit an online application or schedule an appointment at the permit counter in your borough.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for a commercial or professional activity
- You must prove that you recently submitted an application for this permit.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Advisory committee
Your application may be reviewed by the urban planning advisory committee (CCU), in accordance with the By-law concerning site development and architectural integration programs (PIIA).
Fee
Type of fee | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Issuance of permit | Minimum of $167 per sign (or $12.50 per m² of sign surface) |
Required documents
- Professional quality scale plan(s) showing the width of the façade of your premises, the dimensions of the sign, its position on the façade, the method used to attach it to the façade, its structure, the materials used to make it, etc.
- Photos of the concerned façade, also showing the façades of adjacent buildings
- Certificate of location
If applicable:
- Power of attorney signed by the operator authorizing you to submit the application
Apply for the permit
You need an account to use this service.
As you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must also have an organization profile.
Please note: When you submit your permit application online, you must pay a fixed amount. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by e-mail if you are required to pay an additional fee or entitled to a reimbursement.
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
Montréal, QC H1B 2Z1
Payment method
Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.
A commercial sign permit is required to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change the structure of a sign.
- Replace a sign.
- Move a sign.
In order to get your permit, please submit an online application or go to the permit counter in your borough with the required documents.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for a commercial or professional activity
- You must prove that you recently submitted an application for this permit.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Advisory committee
Your application may be reviewed by the urban planning advisory committee (CCU), in accordance with the By-law concerning site development and architectural integration programs (PIIA).
Number of permits
Only one permit will be issued per commercial or professional premises, but there can be several signs at the same address, under the same permit.
Validity of the permit
The permit remains valid for as long as the sign is not changed, replaced or removed. The permit becomes invalid as soon as the business to which it is attached ceases its operations.
The sign must be installed within six months of the permit issue date.
Fee
Type of fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Issuance of permit | Minimum of $336 per sign (or $38 per m² of sign surface) |
Renewal of a previously authorized sign following a change of operator | $336 |
Document
Required documents
- Professional quality scale plan(s) showing the dimensions of the façade, the area spanned by the commercial or professional premises, the dimensions of the sign, its position on the façade, the method used to attach it, its structure, the materials used to make it, etc. (two copies if you submit your application at the permit counter)
- Authorization of the building owner or co-ownership syndicate
- Photos of the concerned façade, also showing the façades on adjacent buildings
- Certificate of location
If applicable:
- Power of attorney signed by the operator authorizing you to submit the application
Apply for the permit
You need an account to use this service.
As you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must also have an organization profile.
Please note: When you submit your permit application online, you must pay a fixed amount. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by e-mail if you are required to pay an additional fee or entitled to a reimbursement.
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
Second floor
Montréal, QC H2G 2B3
Second floor
Montréal, QC H2G 2B3
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Envoyez le formulaire ci-dessus rempli avec vos documents et votre paiement.
A commercial sign permit, also called a “display authorization certificate”, is required to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change the structure of a sign.
- Replace a sign or change the message on a sign.
In order to get your permit, you must go in person to the permit counter in your borough with the required documents.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for a commercial or professional activity
- You must prove that you recently submitted an application for this permit.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Advisory committee
Your application may be reviewed by the urban planning advisory committee (CCU), in accordance with the By-law concerning site development and architectural integration programs (PIIA).
Validity of the permit
The permit is valid for as long as there are no changes made to the sign.
Fee
Type of fee | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Issuance of permit | $236 per sign |
Required documents
Attached sign
Two copies of plans showing:
- Professional quality scale drawings (width, height, thickness and colour of the sign, and message displayed)
- Materials used, lighting and installation method (attaching)
- Scale plan showing the width of the establishment’s façade and the location of the sign
- Authorization from the owner or co-ownership syndicate
Detached sign on a base or a post
Two copies of the plans showing:
- A project installation plan prepared by a land surveyor, showing the installation of the sign and its projection from the ground.
- An engineering plan showing the details of the structure, the base and the attachment to the ground.
- Authorization from the owner or co-ownership syndicate.
Communication channel
In person
Saint-Laurent, QC H4M 2M7
Payment method
Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.
A commercial sign permit is required to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change a sign.
- Replace a sign.
In order to get your permit, please submit an online application or go to the permit counter in your borough.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for a commercial or professional activity
- You must prove that you recently submitted an application for this permit.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Advisory committee
Your application may be reviewed by the urban planning advisory committee (CCU), in accordance with the By-law concerning site development and architectural integration programs (PIIA).
Number of permits
Only one permit will be issued per commercial or professional premises, but there can be several signs at the same address, under the same permit.
Validity of the permit
Once the permit is issued, it remains valid for a period of six months. You are required to start the work within three months. If the work is not started within three months, your permit will expire and you will be required to submit a new permit application.
Fee
Taxes are included.
Type of fee | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Changes to an existing sign that do not involve its surface area | $170 | |
Installing a new sign | $310 |
Required documents
- Professional quality scale plan showing the dimensions of the façade, the area spanned by the premises, the dimensions of the sign, its position on the façade and in relation to the ground, the method used to attach it, its structure, the materials used to make it, and the lighting method
- Photos of the concerned façade, also showing the façades on adjacent buildings
- Certificate of location
- Authorization from the building owner or co-ownership syndicate
- Contact information for the sign installation contractor
If applicable:
- Power of attorney signed by the operator authorizing you to submit the application
- Engineering plan if the sign is mounted on a new post or will protrude from the wall by more than 0.5 metres
Apply for the permit
You need an account to use this service.
As you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must also have an organization profile.
Please note: When you submit your permit application online, you must pay a fixed amount. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by e-mail if you are required to pay an additional fee or entitled to a reimbursement.
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
Montréal, QC H1R 3B1
Payment method
Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.
A commercial sign permit is required to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change the structure of or the message on a sign.
- Replace a sign.
In order to get your permit, please submit an online application or visit the borough’s permit counter.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for commercial or professional activity.
- You must prove that you applied for the permit recently.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Advisory committee
All sign installation applications must be reviewed by the urban advisory committee in accordance with zoning by-law 1700.
Number of permits
Only one permit will be issued per commercial or professional premises, but there can be several signs at the same address, under the same permit.
Validity of the permit
The work must be completed within three months of the permit issue date. Otherwise, your permit will be deemed invalid and you will be required to apply for a new permit.
Fees
Taxes are included.
Type of fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Issuance of permit | Minimum of $211 per sign ($22.50 per m² of sign surface) |
Document
Required documents
- Valid commercial occupancy permit or application number
- Professional quality scale plan(s) (two electronic copies) showing:
- the dimensions of the façade
- the dimensions of the sign
- the position of the sign on the façade
- the method used to attach the sign
- the lighting method
- the structure used
- the materials used, etc.
- Photos of the concerned façade and the façades on adjacent buildings, taken no more than 30 days prior tosubmitting your application
- Certificate of location
- Authorization from the building owner or co-ownership syndicate
If applicable:
- Authorization from the building owner if you are a tenant
- Power of attorney if the owner has authorized you to submit the application
- Engineering plan if the sign will be mounted on a post or will protrude from the wall above the ground floor level
Apply for the permit
You need an account to use this service.
As you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must also have an organization profile.
Please note: When you submit your permit application online, you must pay a fixed amount. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by e-mail if you are required to pay an additional fee or entitled to a reimbursement.
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
Suite 109
Montréal, QC H4G 1M4
Payment method
Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.
Suite 109
Montréal, QC H4G 1M4
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Please send in the above form, completed, with a copy of the required documents and your cheque.
A commercial sign permit is required to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change the structure of a sign.
- Replace a sign.
- Keep an existing sign when you are the new operator of an establishment.
A permit is not required to:
- Change the message on a sign.
- Install a small sign.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for commercial or professional activity.
- You must prove that you applied for the permit recently.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Advisory committee
Your application may be reviewed by the urban planning advisory committee (CCU), in accordance with the By-law concerning site development and architectural integration programs (PIIA).
Validity of the permit
The permit remains valid for as long as there is no change of operator and the signs remain unchanged.
A new permit is required if there is a change of operator or if the signs are removed, changed, moved or replaced.
Fee
Taxes are included.
Type of fee | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
Issuance of permit | Minimum of $194 per sign (or $15 per m² of sign surface) |
Required documents
- Professional quality scale plan showing the dimensions of the façade, the area spanned by the room on each floor, the dimensions of the sign, its position on the façade or the ground, the method used to attach it, its structure, the materials used to make it, etc. (two copies if you submit your application at the permit counter)
- Photos of the concerned façade, also showing the façades on adjacent buildings
- Certificate of location
- Authorization from the building owner or co-ownership syndicate
- Valid occupancy permit for a commercial or professional activity
If applicable:
- Power of attorney signed by the operator authorizing you to submit the application
- Engineering plan if the sign will be mounted on a base or will protrude from a wall by more than 0.5 metres
- A building or an area may be protected under Quebec’s Cultural Property Act. If that is the case, you must also get authorization from the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (MCCCF).
Apply for the permit
You need an account to use this service.
As you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must also have an organization profile.
Please note: When you submit your permit application online, you must pay a fixed amount. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by e-mail if you are required to pay an additional fee or entitled to a reimbursement.
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
ground floor
Montréal, QC H2L 4L8
Payment method
Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.
A commercial sign permit is required to:
- Install a commercial sign.
- Change the structure of a sign.
- Replace a sign.
In order to get your permuit, please submit your application online, by e-mail or by telephone.
Prerequisites
For your sign permit application to be receivable, one of the following prerequisites applies:
- You must provide a valid occupancy permit for commercial or professional activity.
- You must prove that you applied for the permit recently.
Specialized contractor
You can have a sign installation contractor submit a permit application on your behalf. The contractor will ensure that the sign is built and installed in compliance with applicable standards.
Number of permits
Only one permit will be issued per commercial or professional premises, but there can be several signs at the same address, under the same permit.
Validity
You are required to install the sign within six months of the permit issue date. Otherwise, the permit will expire and you will be required to apply for a new one.
The permit remains valid for as long as the sign is not changed.
Fee
Taxes are included.
Type of fee | Fee |
|---|---|
Issuance of permit | Minimum of $298 per sign ($18 per m² of sign surface) |
Changing a sign panel (if the sign must respect the SPAIP) | $310 |
Required documents
The documents must be provided in electronic format:
- Professional quality scale plan(s) showing the dimensions of the façade, the area spanned by the premises, the dimensions of the sign, its position on the façade, the method used to attach it, its structure, the materials used to make it, etc.
- Photos of the concerned façade, also showing the façades on adjacent buildings
- Certificate of location
- Authorization from the building owner or co-ownership syndicate
If applicable:
- Power of attorney signed by the operator authorizing you to submit the application
- Engineering plan if the sign encroaches on public property (roads, sidewalks)
Apply for the permit
Online
You need an account to use this service.
As you are applying on behalf of an organization (business, agency, self-employed person, etc.), you must also have an organization profile.
Please note: When you submit your permit application online, you must pay a fixed amount. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by e-mail if you are required to pay an additional fee or entitled to a reimbursement.
Payment method
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
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