Sign/Billboard Permits

While billboards can not be located on Nevada Department of Transportation right-of-way, NDOT issues permits for billboards installed near National Highway System routes outside of state right-of-way.

Application Process

Log on to the sign permit application to begin the application process.

Applications must be submitted in the name of the sign owner, not the land owner.

Fill out the name of the property owner and attach a copy of signed consent from the land owner. This can be in the form of a letter, affidavit or lease.

Provide the sign location by city, highway route and side of the highway. This location should be one that the inspector can use to locate the proposed sign site (i.e., 385’ north of milepost 23, 1500’ east of Acme Drive, south side or Winnemucca Motel, etc.) Note the construction material and whether the sign is illuminated or not. If you are installing a changeable message on the sign, include the supplemental form.

The sign owner or the owner’s agent must sign and give their title, printed name, telephone and tax ID. If the tax ID is the Social Security number, do not put the number on the form, as it will become public record. You may leave the tax ID blank in that case.

For land that is zoned, the local zoning authority must fill out, sign and date the zoning affidavit. All blanks must be filled in. If there are any actions that are listed in the zoning affidavit, please include them with the application or processing will be delayed. This must be signed and dated within three months of when the application is submitted to NDOT. Note: Some commercial zones are not considered conforming and may require special attention and approvals.

For land that is not zoned, the applicant must include a sketch map that shows that the sign is within a qualifying zone of an operating business on either side of the highway. The area considered as a qualifying zone is the frontage of the business to 600 feet on either side of business frontage measured along the shoulder of the highway. The business must be within 660 feet of the highway.

Fees

Application fees are $200, including $150 for inspection and $50 for the annual permit fee. A $50 annual permit fee will be billed in December each year the sign remains.

Supplemental changeable sign applications submitted at the time of original billboard applications are free. If this supplemental changeable sign application is submitted separately, a $150 fee will be charged to process the changeable sign application.