Signs may be bought or sold without prior approval by MDOT. However, a person or firm that sells a sign shall complete a Notification of Sign Permit Transfer (Form 2226) and submit the appropriate transfer fee. In accordance with Section 252.307(4) of the Highway Advertising Act of 1972, as amended, a transfer fee of $100 shall be assessed for each permit requested to be transferred, up to a maximum of $500 for a request that identifies 5 or more permits. If the department incurs additional costs directly attributable to special and unique circumstances associated with the requested transfer, the department may assess a transfer fee greater than the maximums identified in this subsection to recover those costs incurred by the department.

It is essential that we are notified by the seller when there is a change of ownership. MDOT will not register a change of ownership on the strength of the buyer's claim only.