Part ofLicences and permits

Apply for signage or outdoor advert permit

Prepare storefront signage, wall-sign, billboard or outdoor advert permit details, including sign location, artwork, dimensions and renewal notes.

You can use this service if:

  • you run or are setting up an SME in Nigeria
  • signage photo or artwork
  • sign dimensions and location

It costs ₦12,000. From NGN 12,000 SME Center support; signage authority rates vary by state, sign type, size and location. This is a renewed every year service.

Apply here — SME Center prepares the file, tracks feedback and hands off to the responsible agency on your behalf where required.

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You'll need to sign in to your SME Center account to apply. If you don't have one, you can create one with WhatsApp and add CAC, tax and permit details later.

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What you get

At the end, you will receive your signage permit tracking file.

How to apply

  1. Sign in to your SME Center account.
  2. Fill in the online form with your details.
  3. Upload the required supporting documents.
  4. Check your answers and submit.
  5. Pay the fee of ₦12,000 online.
  6. An SME Center reviewer will check your file, add feedback if anything is missing and update the status until you receive a signage permit tracking file.

After you apply

You can check the status of your application at any time from your account. We'll also send WhatsApp updates when the status changes or feedback is needed.

Warning This service must be renewed every year.