Advertising & Signs

Office of Outdoor Advertising

The Office of Outdoor Advertising is charged with regulating and controlling, the erection and maintenance of off-premise billboards, signs and other advertising devices in the Commonwealth.

Licenses are issued to firms and individuals wishing to engage in the business of outdoor advertising, and permits are issued on an annual basis for the erection and maintenance of signs, in accordance with 711 CMR 3.00, et seq.

Requirements applicable to off-premise advertising devices in the Commonwealth and application forms are provided below. Questions concerning off-premises signs in the Commonwealth or the functions of the Office of Outdoor Advertising should be addressed to its Director:

Mass Highway
c/o Office of Outdoor Advertising
Ten Park Plaza, Room 7515
Boston, MA 02116-3973
Tel: (617)973-8470
Fax: (617)973-8444

Office of Outdoor Advertising

Edward J. Farley Director

INFORMATION

• M.G.L. Chapter 93, Sec. 29 - 33
• M.G.L. Chapter 93D, Sec. 1 - 7
• Federal/State Agreement governing outdoor advertising in areas adjacent to the national system of interstate and defense highways and the federal-aid primary system ( 40 kb)
• How and when to Apply for a license or Permit ( 24 kb)

Official copies of: 711 CMR 3.00 et. seq., M.G.L. Chapter 93, Sec. 29-33 and M.G.L. 93D, Sec. 1-7 may be purchased at:

The Secretary of the Commonwealth
State Bookstore
State House, Room 116
Boston, MA 02133

APPLICATION FORMS

License Application ( 94 kb)
Permit Application ( 162 kb)
Permit Amendment Application ( 123 kb)
Permit Transfer Application ( 114 kb)
Un-Licensed Permit Application ( 176 kb)

Annual Renewal Forms

Annual renewal forms are available upon request by calling the Office of Outdoor Advertising at 617-973-8470

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