Registration requirements

Everything you need to get approved

A clear checklist of who can register, the documents to prepare, and the steps to a licensed signage placement in Oyo State.

Step 1 · Pick your path

Who is registering?

Requirements differ slightly depending on whether you're advertising your own brand or operating as a licensed agency.

For brands & businesses

Advertiser

Apply for signage permits, book available spaces, and manage your campaigns across Oyo State.

  • Book billboards, lamp posts & roundabouts
  • Submit permit applications online
  • Track approvals from your dashboard

For agencies & site owners

Practitioner

Register as a certified advertising agency, list your own sites, and maintain professional licensing records.

  • Register and manage your own sites
  • Maintain agency licensing
  • Handle client applications

Step 2 · Eligibility

Before you begin

Registered entity

A business registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) — practitioners must be a corporate entity.

Valid identification

A government-issued ID (NIN / driver's licence / international passport) for the applicant or directors.

Tax compliance

A valid tax clearance certificate for the company and its directors.

Verified contact

A reachable phone number and email — every application and approval is tracked against your account.

Step 3 · Documents

Documents to prepare

Have these scanned and ready to upload before you start — it makes the application quick and avoids back-and-forth.

CAC certificate

Certificate of incorporation and status report of the company.

Tax clearance

Current tax clearance certificate for the company and directors.

Site photographs

Clear photos of the proposed site from at least four angles.

Insurance policy

Third-party insurance covering the proposed structure.

Site coordinates

GPS location of the proposed site for the state signage database.

Proof of ownership / consent

Evidence of land ownership or the landowner's written consent.

Requirements can vary by advertisement type and location. OYSAA may request additional documents during review.

What you can register

Signage & placement types

Billboards

Static and digital boards, gantries, and building wraps in approved advert zones.

Lamp posts

Street pole and lamp-post branding along designated corridors.

Roundabouts

Roundabout beautification and branding placements across the state.

The process

How approval works

  1. 1

    Create your account

    Choose your path — Advertiser or Practitioner — and register with your details.

  2. 2

    Submit your application

    Provide the advertisement type, target location, duration, artwork, and upload the required documents.

  3. 3

    Review & verification

    OYSAA officers verify your documents, site, and structural safety compliance.

  4. 4

    Approval & payment

    Once approved, pay the applicable fees to activate your permit.

  5. 5

    Permit issued

    Your licence is issued and the signage is added to the state database.

Ready to register?

Gather your documents, then create an account and submit your application in minutes.