Outdoor Advertising Registration Program

Individuals and entities engaged in the outdoor advertising business must register as Outdoor Advertising Companies (OACs) with the Department. As part of registration, OACs must include a detailed inventory of every sign, sign structure, and sign location under its control which is located:

• Within 900 feet and in view of an arterial highway
• Within 200 feet and in view of a public park one-half acre or larger

Active OACs and Affiliates

• List of OACs
• List of OAC Affiliates

Failure to Register

Outdoor Advertising Companies without an active registration number from the Department are subject to fines of up to $25,000 per day as well as the loss of the ability to bid on City contracts.

Outdoor Advertising Companies that fail to register signs near arterial highways and public parks as required are subject to fines, removal of the signs, and revocation of their registration as an Outdoor Advertising Company.

Registration

To register, submit the following documents:

• Registration Application (OAC1) and if applicable
• Sign Inventory Summary (OAC2)
• Sign Profile (OAC3)
• Affiliated OACs (OAC4)
• Responsible Affiliate Interment (OAC5)
• Fee/ Security Calculation Worksheet (OAC6)
• Letter of Credit Form – OACs must provide a Letter of Credit to the Department printed on their bank's letterhead. This is required for applicants submitting a Sign Inventory. 
  *Note: you must have your bank transfer this information onto their letterhead.
• Letter of Credit Agreement
  The Letter of Credit Agreement defines the terms for which the Department may access funds in the Letter of Credit. The agreement must be signed by the applicant and accompany the Letter of Credit.

Registration Fees

Initial registration	$1,500 per advertising company
Renewal	$750.00 per advertising company
Initial sign registration	$125.00 per sign, sign structure or location
Renewal	$50.00 per sign, sign structure or location

Please make checks payable to the New York City Department of Buildings.

Please mail registration information to:
NYC Department of Buildings
Sign Enforcement Unit
280 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, New York 10007

Documentation for Existing Signs

You may need to obtain permit-related information for your sign, including copies of construction, electrical, or illuminated sign permits. To request application copies and permit records, contact the Record Room at the appropriate borough office.