How to obtain a permit for placement of advertisements on the streets

How to Submit a Notification of Outdoor Advertising Placement

In cases provided for by Article 11 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Advertising”, outdoor (visual) advertising is placed under a notification procedure.

Where to Submit the Notification

The advertising distributor submits the notification to the relevant local executive authority:

• the akimat (local administration) of the capital, a city of republican significance, or a city of regional significance — when advertising is placed within the respective territory;

• the district akimat — in cases provided for by legislation for towns of district significance, villages, settlements, and other territories.

Notification Submission Procedure

1. Determine the location and intended period of outdoor advertising placement.

2. Prepare a description of the advertisement and its design sketches.

3. Complete the prescribed form containing information about the location and period of placement.

4. Pay the fee for the first month of advertising placement, if such payment is required by law.

5. Prepare a document confirming payment.

6. Submit the notification to the relevant local executive authority using the prescribed method.

Notification deadline: at least 5 working days before the intended date of advertising placement.

The following documents must be attached to the notification:

• the prescribed form containing information about the location and period of placement;

• proof of payment for the first month;

• a description of the advertisement with accompanying design sketches.

The local executive authority has the right to issue reasoned comments on the submitted materials. In such cases, advertising may be placed after the comments have been addressed.

If no response is received within 4 working days from the date the notification is received, the advertising distributor has the right to place the advertisement within the declared period, provided that all other legal requirements are met.