Toronto Sign Permits, Done for You

Most signs mounted on the face of a building need a permit, whether they light up or not. We prepare the drawings, apply for you and follow your application until it is approved. A permit takes about 8 weeks, depending on your city.

In Toronto, signs are covered by the City's sign bylaw (Municipal Code Chapter 694), and most storefront and building signs need a sign permit before they go up. We handle Toronto sign permit applications, and permits in Vaughan, Mississauga, Markham and the rest of the GTA too.

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Sign installation by Kerem Sign team in Toronto

How It Works

1. Documents and site visit

We collect your documents and visit the site.

2. Permit drawings

We review the design and prepare the permit drawings.

3. Your approval

You approve the final drawings.

4. Application

We fill in the application and apply for you.

5. City comments

We answer the city's comments and watch the application online.

6. Permit approved

You get your permit, and your sign can go up.

Each city in Ontario has its own sign rules, and some also ask for stamped engineering drawings. We tell you what your city needs.

Permit Prices

Service	Price (plus HST)
Permit drawings and application, 1 sign	$399
Permit drawings and application, 2 signs, same unit	$499
Permit drawings and application, 3 signs, same unit	$599
Online application	$55
Site visit, GTA	$175
Site visit, outside the GTA	$350
Applying in person at the city	Same as a site visit
MTO permit application	$99
Engineer stamp, per sign	$450
General review by an engineer, per sign	$450
Variance application	$399

Payment is due at the start of the job. The city's own permit fee is not included and is paid by the client.

Sign Permits Across the GTA

Every city has its own sign rules and fees. Tap a city on the map to see what it charges, how long it takes, what it asks for and where to find the official rules.

City fee under $300$300 to $380Over $380Ask us

City fee for one small storefront sign, before our service fee. Map not to scale.

See every city in one table

City fees as of October 2026. Cities change their fees every January, so we confirm the current number before you commit.

How Long It Takes

Stage	Time
Drawings and documents prepared	About one week once we have your measurements and artwork
Toronto review, 3 signs or fewer	3 business days from a complete file
Toronto review, 4 signs or more	10 business days
Mississauga, start to finish	6 to 8 weeks
Answering the city's comments	One to three weeks, depending on what they ask
If a variance is needed	Around three months in Toronto

Toronto's three day target is counted from when your file is complete in their system, not from the day it is sent. Gathering the landlord letter and the structural details is usually what takes the time.

What We Need From You

Measurements of the building

A picture of the wall, taken straight from the front

Your artwork as a PDF or Illustrator file, at exact size

Site map

Structural drawing of the wall

Full contact details of the building owner or management office

Full contact details of the tenant: name, company name, address, phone and email

What It Costs to Skip the Permit

This is the most expensive mistake in the whole process, and it is why we always recommend the permit even when a customer would rather not.

Amount	What it is
$963.71 per sign face	Toronto administrative fee added to your application after a notice of violation
$1,545	Mississauga variance fee if the sign is already up, against $1,262.78 if it is not
Removal and reinstall	The city can order the sign taken down, so you pay to remove it and pay again to put it back

Doing it in order is always cheaper.

Landlord Approval

Your landlord or property manager usually has to approve your sign too. We give you the sign drawing to show them.

Planning a new storefront sign? See our storefront sign types and commercial signs.

Common Questions

Do I need a permit for my sign?

Most signs mounted on the face of a building need one, whether they light up or not. Some cities also ask for stamped engineering drawings.

How long does a sign permit take?

About 8 weeks, depending on your city. Your sign takes about 4 weeks to make after you approve the proof, so plan ahead if you have an opening date.

How much does a sign permit cost?

Permit drawings and application start at $399 for one sign, $499 for two signs and $599 for three signs on the same unit, plus HST. The city's own permit fee is extra.

Does my landlord need to approve the sign?

Usually, yes. We give you the sign drawing to show your landlord or property manager.

Get Help With Your Sign Permit

Send us a photo of your storefront and your sign design, or call (437) 989 2758.

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