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NJDOT Outdoor Advertising Services (OAS) is responsible for overseeing the issuance of permits for outdoor advertising signs along all roads and highways in the state of New Jersey. This ensures that advertising displays comply with state regulations while promoting safety and aesthetic considerations in the public space.
Application requirements for the sizing, spacing, lighting, and zoning of signs varies depending on proposed location. State statute (N.J.S.A. 27:5-28) requires any person or company holding an outdoor advertising license or permit to file a disclosure statement with NJDOT. If a disclosure statement is not filed, the license and/or permit can be revoked.
E-Permitting is a web-based automated GIS-enabled application developed to manage, track and document all aspects of the OAS process. It offers secure access for all users. Individuals should use the E-Permitting portal for new permit and license requests and permit renewals.
1. Go to the Customer Portal and click on the Create an Account button (Existing Dealers must use their existing dealer number to be correctly associated to their account)
2. Enter the account registration details and click Submit (Existing Dealers use dealer number here)
3. Registrant will receive an email confirming submission of the dealer request
4. Approval email and password sent to the customer
5. Log into the Outdoor Advertising E-Permitting System
6. Click Account to view or edit User Profile and Company Profile
For detailed instructions and helpful tips on completing applications and other related tasks, please read more below.
NOTE: Application progress cannot be saved, only start once you’re ready to apply.
1. Click Submit Application
2. Click Permit Application (The applicant information is read-only. This can be changed in the Account-Company Profile option.)
3. Click Maps and the GIS viewer will open
4. Enter remaining details and upload the required attachments
5. Complete the Acknowledgment by checking the two checkboxes
6. Complete the Signature section and click Complete Payment
1. Click Submit Application
2. Click License Application (The applicant information is read-only. This can be changed in the Account-Company Profile option.)
3. Complete the Acknowledgment by checking the two checkboxes
4. Complete the Signature section and click Complete Payment or Save for Later
1. Customer receives an email requesting one of the following:
2. The customer should open and review message and any attachments
3. Login to the Customer Portal and click Action Items
4. Click Complete Item to open the Action Items details
5. The response has been submitted to NJDOT
1. Log in and choose Application History
2. Locate the application to be cancelled and click on the permit number to open Permit Options
3. Click Cancellation
4. The cancellation request will be submitted to NJDOT
5. An email is sent to inform the customer if it has been approved