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Sign registration: Temporary signs

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Register a temporary sign. Temporary signs include banners, fascia, balloons, and free-standing signs. Get the Temporary Sign Registration Form and learn how to apply.

Temporary sign registration form and helpful information 

Codes and rules for portable sign registration

Temporary sign permits for temporary banners and balloon registration 

You need a temporary sign permit to hang temporary banners and for temporary balloon signs on private property. There is also a registration fee. Smaller banners (32 square feet and under) are exempt from both permit and registration requirements. Banners hung in the street right-of-ways are regulated by Transportation.

Section 32.32.030 K has more information. 

Temporary fascia/wall sign and temporary freestanding sign registration

Temporary signs displayed for more than one year need a Temporary sign permit.

Section 32.32.030 K has more information.

Temporary sign permits for temporary banners and balloon registration 

You need a temporary sign permit to hang temporary banners and for temporary balloon signs on private property. There is also a registration fee. Smaller banners (32 square feet and under) are exempt from both permit and registration requirements. Banners hung in the street right-of-ways are regulated by Transportation.

Section 32.32.030 K has more information. 

Temporary fascia/wall sign and temporary freestanding sign registration

Temporary signs displayed for more than one year need a Temporary sign permit.

Section 32.32.030 K has more information.

Submit a temporary sign registration form

Email us your application at bdsportablesigns@portlandoregon.gov and we'll contact you for payment. 

Get help

For questions about portable (A-Board) signs only, contact Portable Signs. 

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Attention: A-Board Sign Permits
1900 SW 4th Ave Ste 5000
Portland, OR 97201