Permit Status Guide

Prerequisites
  • Basic understanding of permits
User Flows Covered
Understanding permit workflow status

Permit Status Guide

Understanding permit statuses helps you know where a permit is in its workflow.

Common Statuses

StatusMeaningWhat to Do
DraftPermit is being created/editedComplete fields and submit
PendingAwaiting approvalWait for reviewer decision
ApprovedPermit has been approvedWork can proceed
RejectedPermit was rejectedReview comments and resubmit
CancelledPermit was cancelledNo action needed
ClosedWork is completeNo action needed

Status Colors

Each status has a color to help you quickly identify it:

  • Gray: Draft, Cancelled
  • Yellow/Orange: Pending, needs attention
  • Green: Approved, Complete
  • Red: Rejected, Expired

Custom Statuses

Your project may have custom statuses specific to your workflow. Check with your project admin for definitions.

Viewing Permit History

To see how a permit reached its current status:

  1. Open the permit
  2. Click the "Info" button
  3. View the complete action history with timestamps

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Permit history showing status changes

The history shows all actions taken on the permit