Creating an Application
Submitting a Permit Application
Applying for an Emergency Permit
The first step in creating an Application is to complete the fields on the Create Application page. This information is required. Entered information can be saved throughout the application creation process. The Save & Exit button saves the information and exits the page.
If the application is saved, but not submitted, the applicant, co-applicant, or engineering firm can return to the ePermitting System multiple times to complete it.
To complete an application the following sections must be completed.
Application Information (main applicant information)
Application Details (permit location, type and usage)
Applicant Team (additional co-applicants and engineering firms)
Attachments (documents to be attached for reference)
Work Summary and Locations (detailed description of work to be performed)
Application Identification (dates of work, driveway/utility information, emergency information)
Application Information
To create an application:
1. Log in to ePermitting.
2. In the Create New Application section, click Applicant if the permit is for you or your business. Click Agent for Applicant if the application is for an applicant you are authorized to represent.
3. The Application Information screen appears.
If you created the application as an applicant, your address information will appear in the fields. Verify or edit all Applicant/Owner information: name, address and contact information. Flags indicate required fields.
If you created the application as an agent, the fields are blank. If the applicant has a valid Business Partner ID, click the magnifying glass icon to locate the applicant and insert the information. If the applicant does not have a Business Partner ID, type the information in the fields. To receive Email notifications, enter your Email address in the field or add yourself to the Applicant Team.
Application Details
1. In the Application Details section, select the District and County. To select a Municipality, click Edit. Click at least one check box to select the municipality affected. Click Apply. Click OK to return to the Application Information screen.
NOTE: If the county or municipality selected wish to review driveway applications within their jurisdictions a prompt 'Documentation Required' appears next to each name. In addition, a link to the Local Government Partner Contacts Information screen is provided.
2. Select Permit Type and Sub Type. The sub type selections will vary depending on the permit type.
3. Select Permit Use and Permit Sub Use. The permit use selections will vary depending on the permit type. The permit sub use selections will vary depending on the permit use.
4. Click Save before continuing. ePermitting assigns an Application Number and displays it on the left side of the bar below the screen name. The first two application information sections display the information just saved.
5. Click Save & Exit moves to the Application Information page. The Edit button can be used to edit information entered in the Applicant Information and Detail fields.
Applicant Team
6. Click Applicant Team. The Applicant Team screen appears.
7. Click Add in the Co-applicants section. The Selection screen displays a list of business partners available for selection as co-applicants.
NOTE: If you create the application as an agent, be sure to add yourself as a co-applicant or engineering firm so you receive Email notifications.
8. Click the check box beside the name of each co-applicant who will be a member of the applicant team.
9. Click Apply. The names are displayed in the Selected Records list.
10. Verify that the names selected are correct. To remove a selection, click the check box in the remove column. Click Apply to return the selection to the Available Records list.
11. Click OK to save selections. The Applicant Team screen reappears.
12. Repeat steps 7 through 12 to add and remove Engineering Firms.
13. Click Edit in the Additional Contact information to enter pertinent information the application review team may need. At a minimum, contact information should contain contact name, phone number and Email address for this application.
14. Type the contact information in the field. Click Save & Exit to return to the Applicant Team screen.
15. Review the information and click Edit to change members of the applicant team or contact information.
16. Click Back. The Application Information screen appears.
Application Identification
17. Click Application Identification. The Application Identification screen appears.
18. Enter the scheduled work start and approximate completion dates.
19. The fields of information will vary depending on the type of permit. Complete all the fields that apply.
20. To apply for an emergency utility permit, check the Emergency Repair box in the Utility section. Enter the EPC number and Line number.
21. Click Save & Exit. The Application Information screen appears.
Work Summary and Locations
22. Click Work Summary and Locations. The Work Summary & Locations screen appears.
23. You must enter at least one summary of work in the Work and Location Details. Click Add to access the Manage Work and Locations screen.
24. Type a detailed description of the work to be performed in the Work Summary field.
25. Enter the location of the work in the County, State Route (SR), and Location Detail fields.
NOTE: To use the automated Video Log to locate segments quickly, click the Video Log link.
26. Click Save & Exit. The Work Summary and Locations screen appears.
27. Click Add to enter information for additional work to be performed.
28. Click Back to return to the Application Information screen.
Attachments
29. Click Attachments in the Application Setup section. The Attachments screen appears.
30. Click Add in the Attachments section.
31. Select the document type and enter a description of the document to be uploaded.
32. Click Browse. The Windows Choose File to Upload window appears.
33. Locate and select the attachment document.
34. Click Open. The selected document name will appear in the field.
35. Click Attach. The document is attached and the Application Attachments screen appears.
36. Add other attachments as needed.
37. Click Back to move to the Application Information screen (or other recent screens).
Submit
38. After entering all information, click Save.
39. If all application requirements are complete, the Submit button appears in the tool bar. Click Submit to submit the application to PennDOT for review.
40. The Submission Authorization Confirmation window appears. Click I Agree to confirm the terms and submit your application for review. Click I Disagree to return to the Application Information screen and continue editing.
41. After you submit the application, it is forwarded to the PennDOT receiver to start the review process. The status will change from Draft to Submitted.