Provide State Sign Specialty Contractor Information

Are you a contractor who hasn’t previously worked in Grand Rapids?  By voluntarily providing us with information about your company, you will help to ensure prompt issuance of future permits by the City, and will also gain access to useful online features. This service is free of charge.

Have you previously submitted your license information to the Development Center? Update your license information instead.

Online Form

Make sure you have time to apply

Submitting our Contractor Information Form typically takes about 10 minutes. You'll be able to save your form and resume later if you need more time.

Gather your information 

Make sure you have all the required information to include in your submission:

  • A copy of your State of Michigan license

Apply online

Register in English

We’ll review your information

We'll enter your license information within 2 business days. Keep in mind that you might need to revise your form or attachments if we notice any missing or incorrect information. 

Paper Form

Gather your information 

Make sure you have all the required information to include in your submission:

  • A completed City of Grand Rapids Contractor Information Form
  • A copy of your State of Michigan license

Complete the form

Download and print the form to complete it. Don't have a printer? Don't worry! You can come to our office address listed in the Contact Us section of this page to pick up a paper copy.

Download English Version

Submit completed form

Mail or drop off the application to the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page.

We'll review your information 

We'll enter your license information within 2 business days. Keep in mind that you might need to revise your form or attachments if we notice any missing or incorrect information.

Phone

Call us for instructions

You can find our number in the Contact Us section of this page. Because we need your signature, we can't process this information over the phone, but we'll make sure you have everything you need to submit your form.

In Person

Gather your information 

Make sure you have all the required information to include in your submission:

  • A completed City of Grand Rapids Contractor Information Form 
  • A copy of your State of Michigan license

Visit our office

Stop by the Development Center to complete a form. We're located at the address in the Contact Us section of this page.

You can download and print the form beforehand if you want. Otherwise, we'll get you a copy when you come in.

Download English Version

We'll review your information

We'll enter your license information within 2 business days. Keep in mind that you might need to revise your form or attachments if we notice any missing or incorrect information.