# Policy and Regulation Basis
Article 3 of the Provisional Administrative Rules for the Printing, Casting and Lettering IndustriesWhoever engages in printing, casting or lettering shall first apply to the public security bureau or sub-bureau of the municipal (county) people's government for registration and go through the following procedures:
- Fill in two special business registration forms in detail, attach three recent 2-inch half-length bareheaded photographs of the applicant, and find two reliable non-trade insurance companies.
II. The register of shareholders and employees of the industry, the plan of construction equipment and the surrounding areas (the plan of exemption of open-air lettering).
- Submit the completed application form, together with photos, sketches, and registers, to the public security bureau or sub-bureau. After approval and issuance of the permit, the applicant shall file an application with the competent industrial and commercial authority.