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Detailed Information for: Outdoor Advertising Business License
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Updated: 2/5/2008
Description: The state regulates off-premise advertising signs that are visible to state highways and some former state highways ('on-premise' is specifically defined in OAR 734-059-0005). Those who are in the business of constructing, operating, leasing or selling off-premise advertising structures intended for the use of others, on ODOT regulated highways, are required to have this permit. Those who operate a sign only for their own business or activity do not need this license.

Similar Keywords: billboards
Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: ORS 377.730
OAR 734-059-0100
Duration: Annual with July 1 renewal
Fees - application, exam, etc.:  Annual fees, valid for initial license and renewal.
For those who only build or maintain signs but do not own signs, fee is $500.
Otherwise fee is determined by number of signs owned.
* 1 to 49 signs = $375.
* 50 to 499 signs = $1000.
* 500 or more signs = $1,500.

Renewal billings mailed in late May with payments due by June 30th.
Responsible Agency: Transportation Department (ODOT)
Fee Exemptions: None
Bonding Requirements: None
Insurance Requirements: None
Prerequisites: The applicant must provide name, address, and phone number, also must sign the application agreeing to abide by the provisions of the Oregonýs advertising sign laws.
Application Form: Outdoor Advertising Business License Application
Service Links:  Outdoor Advertising Sign Program Website
contact Agency Contact Information
Required Documentation: Permit application.
Additional Information: Application packets, are available by contacting our office.

  Agency Information
Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
Agency Name: Transportation Department (ODOT)
E-mail Address: AskODOT@odot.state.or.us
Phone: 888-275-6368
Mail Address: Oregon Department of Transportation
355 Capitol St. NE
Salem, OR 97301 - 3871
Website Information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT

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