Type 1 – Standard Channel Letter Front Lit
Readable lit letters for narrow storefronts.
Starting at $13 $11.70 Per Inch
State guide
Channel Letters and Storefront Signs Shipped to New York
New York businesses can price custom LED channel letters online and have them built in Washington and California and shipped ready for a licensed local installer, whether the storefront is in Manhattan or upstate.
- Electrician licensingLocal (city, county or town); no statewide license
- New York CityDepartment of Buildings (DOB)
- NYC sign workLicensed Master or Special Sign Hanger
- NYC lit signsSeparate electrical permit by a licensed electrician
How it works
Ordering a Storefront Sign for New York
New York has no statewide electrician license. Licensing is handled locally, by cities, counties and towns, so the rules for who can connect your sign depend on where your business is. New York City has the most detailed system: the Department of Buildings licenses electricians and sign hangers, issues sign permits, and requires an annual permit for some lit signs.
If you’re in the city, plan for a licensed sign hanger and a licensed electrician. Upstate, call your city or county building department to ask who licenses electricians there.
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 New York mounts and connects it. We don’t have an office or installation crew in New York.
Who can install it
Who Can Install a Lit Sign in New York
New York State doesn’t issue electrician licenses; cities, counties and towns set their own requirements, and some don’t license electricians at all. Several counties, such as Westchester and Ulster, run their own licensing boards, and some towns accept licenses from other municipalities only under conditions.
In New York City, the Department of Buildings licenses electricians and sign hangers. A Master Sign Hanger license covers all sign hanging regardless of size or weight; a Special Sign Hanger license covers exterior signs up to 150 square feet of face area or 1,200 pounds. A sign that needs an electrical connection needs its own work permit, filed by a licensed electrician through DOB NOW.
| Outside NYC | Your city, county or town building department sets electrician licensing |
|---|---|
| NYC electricians | Licensed by the NYC Department of Buildings |
| NYC sign hangers | Master Sign Hanger (any sign); Special Sign Hanger (up to 150 sq ft or 1,200 lb) |
Official sources
Rules change. Always confirm with the office that issues your permit before you order.
Permits
Sign Permits in New York
Outside New York City, your city, town or village building department issues sign permits under its own zoning and the state building code. Ask them which permits a lit sign needs and who may apply.
In New York City, sign permits come from the Department of Buildings. Licensed sign hangers can file sign applications with construction documents for DOB approval, or a licensed engineer or architect can file. The electrical connection needs a separate permit filed by a licensed electrician. If a sign is illuminated and projects past the building line, DOB may also require an annual illuminated sign permit, billed every year. Zoning still decides whether a sign is allowed at all: where it goes, how large it is and whether it may be lit.
| Outside NYC | City, town or village building department |
|---|---|
| NYC sign permit | Department of Buildings, filed by a licensed sign hanger or design professional |
| NYC electrical | Separate work permit by a licensed electrician (DOB NOW: Build) |
| NYC projecting lit signs | Annual illuminated sign permit may apply |
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 New York
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 New York weather
Freeze-thaw cycles, snow and road salt are the main threats to a New York sign installation: every wall penetration should be sealed, and fasteners should be suited to wet winters. Many city storefronts are on older masonry, where a raceway keeps holes to a minimum.
Popular choices
Popular Signs for New York Storefronts
Compact, bright signs for narrow frontages and busy sidewalks.
Type 4 – Hidden Back/ Halo Lit
Halo letters for brick and upscale frontages.
Starting at $30 $27 Per Inch
AV 7 – Premium Window Cling
Removable window graphics for hours and offers.
Starting at $9.16 $8.25 per ft2
Questions
New York Storefront Sign FAQ
Is there a sign company near me in New York that ships channel letters?
We ship custom channel letters anywhere in New York State from Washington and California. We don’t install; in New York City you’ll need a DOB-licensed sign hanger and electrician, and elsewhere a locally licensed electrician.
Does New York State license electricians?
No. Electrician licensing in New York is handled by cities, counties and towns, and requirements differ from place to place. New York City’s Department of Buildings licenses electricians in the city.
Do I need a sign hanger license in NYC?
Hanging an exterior sign in New York City requires a DOB-licensed Master Sign Hanger, or a Special Sign Hanger for signs up to 150 square feet or 1,200 pounds.
How long does shipping to New York 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 New York?
Send your storefront photo, logo and your landlord’s sign criteria. We’ll suggest a size and style that fits New York rules and give you a price before you order.
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- Channel letters made in Washington & California · shipped to all 50 states