Permit Issuance Instructions and Information

The instructions on this page apply to customers who have completed a plan check and want to proceed to permit issuance.

Various documents and signatures are required at permit issuance. In your next steps, you will need to identify who will sign for and pay for this permit. You may obtain a permit as an Agent, an Owner, or a Contractor. See the corresponding sections below.

A letter of authorization from the property owner
- Must be notarized, or signed with a copy of the owner's driver's license or identification to verify the signature.
- If the owner is a Corporate or LLC, you need a letter of authorization and copy of the Operating Agreement or Articles of Incorporation showing the signer of the letter as one of the owners or officers of the company.
An Owner-Builder Declaration form, already completed by the property owner.
If obtaining a permit as the agent of a contractor, ensure that they have an active license and are insured. Read the "Notice to Contractors: Insurance and License Requirements" for more information.

Owner:

Complete the Questionnaire Form. If you participated in electronic plan review (ePlanLA), you may qualify for our online permit issuance (Online RTI*).

If you don't qualify for Online RTI, please complete one of the questionnaire below.

Building Permit

Electrical Permit (including Solar Photovoltaic)

Mechanical Permit (Elevator, Fire Sprinkler, HVAC, or Plumbing)

Please have the following documents ready to upload with your completed Questionnaire.

An Owner-Builder Declaration form, already completed by the property owner.

Contractor:

If you participated in electronic plan review (ePlanLA), you may qualify for our online permit issuance (Online RTI*).

For Contractors, only the following license types qualify for Online RTI

Building Permit	B License
Electrical Permit	C10 License
Elevator Permit	C11 License
Fire Sprinkler Permit	C16 License
HVAC Permit	C20 License
Plumbing Permit	C36 Permit

If you don't qualify for Online RTI, please complete one of the questionnaire below.

Building Permit

Electrical Permit (including Solar Photovoltaic)

Mechanical Permit (Elevator, Fire Sprinkler, HVAC, or Plumbing)

Please have the following information ready to complete your Questionnaire.

Permitted Waste Haulers in City of Los Angeles (for Building Permits only)
- Waste Hauler Company Name
- Waste Hauler Permit Number
Workers’ Compensation Insure Information
- Workers Comp Insurance Company Name
- Workers Comp Insurance Number
License Number & Classification
City of LA Business Tax Registration Certificate (this is not the federal tax ID number)

*Qualifications for Online RTI

Participated in electronic plan review (ePlanLA)
Obtaining a permit as an Owner or Contractor
Will pay for the permit using a credit card or via electronic check. The maximum payment amount for electronic check is $200,000. Credit card payments are subject to a 2.7% service charge.
- Mailing a check? use the questionnaire above.

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