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State and local · State/local agencies

Permitting & Licensing

You apply for a building permit, a professional license, or a local business license with a state or local agency.

People come here to

  • A building permit
  • A professional license
  • A local business license

Have ready

  • Address
  • Plans or license type
  • Photo ID

Tasks you can file

GovOS records the packet. A live agency system is not connected in this demo.

  • State

    Get a professional license

    You apply to a state board for a license in the occupation you name.

    20 min · State licensing board

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  • Local

    Apply for a building permit

    You file a building permit packet with the city. The city reviews it later. This demo does not issue a permit.

    20 min · City building department

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  • Local

    Get a local business license

    You ask the city for a local business license. This records the request. It does not issue the license.

    15 min · City finance or license office

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  • Local

    Ask for a zoning variance

    You ask the zoning board to vary a rule because the lot has a hardship. This records the request. It does not grant it.

    25 min · City planning department

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  • Local + state + federal

    I am starting a business

    You file one packet for a state entity filing, an EIN request, a city license, and SBA counseling and loan options.

    30 min · Secretary of State · Internal Revenue Service · City license office · Small Business Administration

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