Lit channel letters
Built in Washington and California
A storefront on three-phase service needs a Class II electrical contractor in Georgia; a Class I license stops at single-phase service up to 200 amps.
Starting at $9.68 per inch
State guide
Channel Letters and Storefront Signs Shipped to Georgia
Georgia businesses can price custom LED channel letters online, have them built in Washington and California, and receive them ready for a licensed Georgia electrical contractor. Banners, flags and window graphics are made in Renton, WA.
- Licensing agencyGeorgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors
- Class ISingle-phase, up to 200 amps at the service
- Class IIUnrestricted
- AtlantaOffice of Buildings sign permit
Last reviewed against the official sources linked on this page.
What we ship
Channel Letters, Banners and Graphics Shipped to Georgia
Georgia licenses electrical contractors statewide in two classes. A Class I license is restricted to single-phase installations not over 200 amps at the service, and a Class II license is unrestricted. Apprentices and journeymen don’t need their own license but must work under a licensed electrical contractor.
In Atlanta, sign permits go through the Office of Buildings, and the applicant agrees to measure the installed sign’s light level at the nearest residential district boundary within ten days.
Banners and banner stands
Made in Renton, WA
Starting at $1.58 per ft2
Window graphics and vinyl
Made in Renton, WA
Starting at $1.98 per ft2
Flags and A-frames
Made in Renton, WA
Columbus requires every sign to be permitted before it goes up and takes reports of signs placed in the public right-of-way through 311, so keep flags and A-frames on your own property.
Starting at $16 per item
Trade show displays
Made in Renton, WA
Starting at $269.50 per item
Popular choices
Popular Signs for Georgia Storefronts
Lit letters for metro Atlanta centers and Georgia main streets.
Type 1 – Standard Channel Letter Front Lit
Lit letters for metro Atlanta shopping centers.
Starting at $9.68 per inch
Type 5 – Exposed Acrylic Back – Halo Lit
A halo glow for restaurants and boutiques.
Starting at $17.50 per inch
Type 2 – Standard Channel Letter – Back Lit
A soft glow on brick storefronts.
Starting at $12.17 per inch
Who can install it
Who Can Wire a Lit Sign in Georgia
Under Georgia’s rules, a Class I electrical contractor license is restricted to single-phase electrical installations that don’t exceed 200 amperes at the service drop or lateral, and a Class II license is unrestricted. Applicants must be at least 21, document at least four years of primary experience, pass the exam with a 70, and submit three references, one from a licensed electrical contractor.
Journeymen and apprentices work under the licensed contractor’s supervision. For a commercial building with three-phase service, hire a Class II contractor.
The rules the work is inspected against are statewide too: Georgia’s State Minimum Standard Electrical Code is the 2023 National Electrical Code, adopted with no Georgia amendments and in effect since January 1, 2025, so the same edition applies whether your storefront is in Atlanta or a small town.
| Licensing agency | Division of Electrical Contractors, State Construction Industry Licensing Board |
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| Class I | Single-phase, not over 200 A at the service |
| Class II | Unrestricted |
| Journeymen / apprentices | No license; work under a licensed contractor |
Official sources
- Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 121-3-.01: Statewide electrical contractor license
- Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 110-11-1-.31: National Electrical Code, 2023 edition
Rules change. Always confirm with the office that issues your permit before you order.
Permits
Sign Permits in Georgia
Georgia cities and counties issue sign permits under their own sign ordinances, and metro Atlanta cities and counties each have their own rules.
In the City of Atlanta, the sign permit application, handled through the Office of Buildings at 55 Trinity Avenue, asks for scaled street-front elevations, sign renderings, a site plan for freestanding signs, the business owner’s and sign erector’s details and a business license number. The applicant agrees to measure the installed sign’s foot-candle level within ten days at the nearest residential district boundary, and the sign must meet the code in effect when the permit is issued.
In Columbus, the consolidated city-county government’s Inspections & Code Department keeps the records for every sign and enforces the sign ordinance in Chapter 4, Article 4 of the Unified Development Ordinance. Every sign must be permitted and approved before it is installed, and the department writes up and can fine violations; signs placed illegally in the public right-of-way are reported through 311.
| Sign permit | Your city or county |
|---|---|
| Atlanta | Office of Buildings, 55 Trinity Avenue |
| Atlanta lighting | Foot-candle reading within 10 days of installation |
| Columbus | Inspections & Code: every sign permitted before installation (UDO ch. 4, art. 4) |
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.
Weather
Planning for Georgia Weather
Georgia summers are hot and humid with strong thunderstorms, and the coast sees hurricanes and salt air. Ask your installer about anchoring for wind and keeping drain holes clear.
How it works
How Ordering Works From Georgia
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Price it online
Use the channel letter builder or send your logo.
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Approve your proof
Check it with your landlord and installer.
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We build and test it
Letters in WA or CA; the rest in Renton, WA.
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It ships to you
Standard shipping takes 3–6 business days in transit; 3-day, 2-day and overnight shipping are available at checkout. Shipping options.
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Your installer mounts it
With our wiring diagram and install pattern (overview). Permit checklist.
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Five-year warranty
On every channel letter style (details).
We build and ship; a local pro installs. A licensed sign installer or electrician in Georgia mounts and connects your sign. We don’t have an office or installation crew in Georgia, and orders can’t be picked up.
Questions
Georgia Storefront Sign FAQ
Is there a channel letter company near me in Georgia?
We ship custom channel letters anywhere in Georgia, built in Washington and California and tested before they ship. We don’t install, so you’ll hire a licensed Georgia electrical contractor to mount and connect them.
Class I or Class II electrical contractor?
Class I covers single-phase work up to 200 amps at the service; Class II is unrestricted. Most commercial buildings call for a Class II contractor.
What does Atlanta require after a sign is installed?
The applicant measures the sign’s light level (foot-candles) within ten days at the nearest residential district boundary.
Which electrical code applies to a sign in Georgia?
The 2023 National Electrical Code. Georgia adopted it as the State Minimum Standard Electrical Code with no state amendments, effective January 1, 2025, so your contractor and the local inspector work from the same edition anywhere in the state. Local sign ordinances still decide size and placement.
How long does shipping to Georgia 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
Neighboring state guides
Planning a Sign in Georgia?
Send a storefront photo, your logo and the size and lighting limits confirmed by your landlord or installer. We can suggest options and give you a price before you order.
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