Type 1 – Standard Channel Letter Front Lit
Bright face lit letters for shopping plazas.
Starting at $13 $11.70 Per Inch
State guide
Channel Letters and Storefront Signs Shipped to Florida
Florida businesses can design and price custom LED channel letters online, then have them made in Washington and California and shipped ready for a licensed Florida sign contractor to install.
- Licensing boardElectrical Contractors’ Licensing Board (DBPR)
- Sign licenseSign Specialty electrical contractor (ES)
- Building codeFlorida Building Code, including wind design
- Sign permitYour city or county building department
How it works
Ordering a Storefront Sign for Florida
Two things set Florida apart. The state licenses a Sign Specialty electrical contractor specifically for electric signs, and every sign permit is reviewed against the Florida Building Code, including its wind design rules, which are strictest in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone of Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Because wind and structural review can add time, start the permit conversation with your installer before you order, and leave room in your opening schedule.
We build and ship; a local pro installs. Your sign is made, tested and shipped to your door from Washington or California with a wiring diagram and install pattern. A licensed sign installer or electrician in Florida mounts and connects it. We don’t have an office or installation crew in Florida.
Who can install it
Who Can Install a Lit Sign in Florida
Florida’s Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board, part of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), certifies specialty electrical contractors, including the Sign Specialty category. Under Florida Administrative Code rule 61G6-7.001, the sign specialty covers fabricating, installing, repairing and wiring electrical signs and outline lighting, up to the last disconnect or terminal points. A certified or registered electrical contractor can also do the work.
Check your installer’s license on DBPR’s license search before you hire them.
| Licensing board | Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board, DBPR |
|---|---|
| Sign license | Sign Specialty electrical contractor (rule 61G6-7.001) |
| Also allowed | Certified or registered electrical contractors |
| Check a license | DBPR license search (myfloridalicense.com) |
Official sources
- Florida DBPR: Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
- Florida Administrative Code 61G6-7.001: Specialty electrical contractors
Rules change. Always confirm with the office that issues your permit before you order.
Permits
Sign Permits in Florida
Sign permits are issued by your city, or by your county for unincorporated areas, and sign drawings must comply with the Florida Building Code. Expect the review to look at the sign’s structure and attachment as well as its electrical details.
In unincorporated Miami-Dade County, signs are permitted through the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources. The County’s procedure lists illuminated exterior signs under a category reviewed by Zoning, Building, Structural and Electrical; applications are signed by the property owner and the contractor’s qualifier, with both signatures notarized, and two sets of plans that comply with the Florida Building Code. Cities inside the county, such as Miami Beach or Doral, run their own sign permits.
| Sign permit | City or county building department |
|---|---|
| Code | Florida Building Code (structure, wind, electrical) |
| Miami-Dade (unincorporated) | RER; illuminated exterior signs reviewed by Zoning, Building, Structural and Electrical |
New to sign permits? Read how sign permits work and what your electrician needs.
Official sources
Rules change. Always confirm with the office that issues your permit before you order.
Delivery
Shipping to Florida
Standard shipping takes 3–6 business days in transit; 3-day, 2-day and overnight shipping are available at checkout. Every sign is made to order, and the estimated ship date for each shipping speed, including production, is shown at checkout. See shipping options and prices.
Planning for Florida weather
Hurricane season runs June through November, so wind is the first thing your installer and permit reviewer will think about: plan anchoring for your wall type and the local wind requirements. Salt air near the coast calls for corrosion-resistant fasteners, and strong sun favors colors that hold up to UV.
Popular choices
Popular Signs for Florida Storefronts
Bright lit letters plus window graphics that handle the sun.
Type 3 – Standard Channel Letter Front & Back Lit
Face and halo glow for restaurants and bars.
Starting at $17 $15.30 Per Inch
AV 6 – Adhesive Window Perf
Window perf that adds privacy and cuts glare.
Starting at $8.42 $6.90 per ft2
Questions
Florida Storefront Sign FAQ
Is there a storefront sign company near me in Florida?
We ship custom storefront signs anywhere in Florida from Washington and California. We don’t install, so you’ll hire a licensed Florida sign specialty or electrical contractor near you to permit and install it.
What license does a sign installer need in Florida?
A Sign Specialty electrical contractor certification from the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board covers electrical signs, or the work can be done by a certified or registered electrical contractor.
Do hurricane rules affect my sign in Florida?
Yes. Sign permits are reviewed under the Florida Building Code, which includes wind design requirements, strictest in Miami-Dade and Broward’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Your installer accounts for this in the permit drawings and anchoring.
How long does shipping to Florida take?
Standard shipping takes 3–6 business days in transit, with 3-day, 2-day and overnight options. Checkout shows the estimated date for each, including production.
Keep reading
Guides and Products
- Custom Channel LettersEvery lit style, priced online
- Channel Letter CostReal prices by style and height
- Sign BuilderDesign and price your sign
- Sign Permit HelpWhat the city and your electrician need
- Installation GuideRaceway vs. direct mount
- Banners & DisplaysGrand opening banners, flags, stands
Other state guides
Planning a Sign in Florida?
Send your storefront photo, logo and your landlord’s sign criteria. We’ll suggest a size and style that fits Florida rules and give you a price before you order.
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- Channel letters made in Washington & California · shipped to all 50 states