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Greenville, South Carolina Blueprint Printing After E-Stamp Approval
By Eli Gewirtzman, Owner · Last checked Nov 4, 2026 (prices and City of Greenville Building & Permit Center sources)
Greenville’s Electronic Document Submittal Standards require printed sets after electronic approval. Building applications need a Contractor’s copy kept at the building site at all times. Site applications require at least three copies brought to the Engineering Department. Upload the stamped PDF and select the copies you need. Printing is $1.95 a sheet in black and white or $3.75 in color. Order by 3 PM ET, ships same day.
Prices (flat, 17×22 to 36×48)
| Per sheet | |
|---|---|
| Black & white | $1.95 |
| Color | $3.75 |
Greenville’s print rules, step by step
From the City of Greenville’s Electronic Document Submittal Standards, linked as Electronic Submittal Guidelines on the City’s permit portal:
| Rule | What Greenville says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Building sets | “You will be required to print and have a Contractor’s copy at the building site at all times.” | Electronic Document Submittal Standards (PDF) |
| Site sets | “You will be required to print a minimum of three (3) copies and bring them to the Engineering Department” at 206 S. Main St., 8th floor | Same |
| Where they go | “One copy will go to our Construction Inspection Bureau.” Another is the Contractor’s copy for the site. | Same |
| Stormwater books | “Two (2) Storm-Water Pollution Prevention Plan Books (if needed), with one being in a three ring binder” | Same |
| Sheet size | The preferred minimum drawing size is 24 x 36 inches, landscape | Same |
| Stamp area | A blank 4 x 4 inch area reserved in the bottom right corner of every page for City e-stamps | Same |
| Print-ready files | “Files must be print ready” with the title block set up and nothing outside the print area | Same |
| Whole-set revisions | “A partial submittal of individual sheets is not permitted” | Same |
| Searchable PDF | “Plans must be submitted in a searchable PDF format (non-scanned).” | Same |
Before you print a Greenville set
- Wait for the e-stamp. The City stamps the plans electronically after approval and emails download instructions. Print from that file so the stamps appear on every sheet.
- Three for site work. For site applications, set the quantity to 3 (or more) before you drop them at Engineering. Building applications need at least the one Contractor’s copy.
- PDF files print true to scale. Prepare the file at the intended physical dimensions and choose the matching sheet size. Check the drawing’s stated dimensions before using a print for measurement. Related: 24×36; PDF page-size guide.
- SWPPP books are yours to bind. We print the plan sheets; the stormwater binder is assembled separately. For site sheets in color, see site plan and survey printing.
The City’s Building & Permit Center, its Engineering Department and your design professional decide what goes in each set. We print the PDF you send and don’t deliver sets to the City for you.
Greenville projects we print for
- Mixed-use and restaurant projects downtown along Main Street and in the West End.
- Infill homes and renovations in North Main and Augusta Road.
- Site and grading work for new development, with the three copies Engineering asks for.
- Unincorporated Greenville County, Mauldin, Simpsonville and Greer issue their own permits, so this page covers the City of Greenville.
What a Greenville order costs (prints only; shipping chosen at checkout)
| Job | Sheets | Print total |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street restaurant, Contractor’s copy, 24×36 B&W | 22 | $42.90 |
| Site application, 3 copies × 9 sheets, 24×36 B&W | 27 | $52.65 |
| Infill home, Contractor’s copy, 24×36 B&W | 11 | $21.45 |
| Color grading and erosion control sheets, 3 copies × 2 | 6 | $22.50 |
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to print approved plans in Greenville, SC?
Yes. The City’s Electronic Document Submittal Standards say building applications must print and keep a Contractor’s copy at the building site at all times.
How many copies of site plans does Greenville need?
A minimum of three printed copies, brought to the Engineering Department at 206 S. Main St., 8th floor, for the City Engineer’s signature.
What sheet size does Greenville prefer?
The standards give 24 x 36 inches as the preferred minimum drawing size, in landscape orientation.
Why does my Greenville plan need a blank corner?
The City reserves a 4 x 4 inch area at the bottom right of every page for its electronic approval stamps.
Can I resubmit only the changed sheets?
No. The City says a partial submittal of individual sheets isn’t permitted; resubmit the complete set with a response letter.
When does a Greenville order ship?
Order by 3 PM ET, ships same day.