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The One Stop Application website allows citizens to apply for permits, licenses, and projects, as well as file a complaint with code enforcement and schedule inspections. It also allows citizens to track and search for permits, licenses, planning projects, and code enforcement violations.

You can save travel and waiting time by filing for permits and licenses online and checking your application’s status any time of day or night. You can also pay permit and license fees online, and download and print your own building permits and other documents.
If you need immediate action on a permit application, or if you have a complicated special event or are not sure what is required for the project you’re planning, it may still be better to come in-person for guidance.

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Yes, our website is smart phone and mobile device friendly.

To send a suggestion, give feedback, or report a technical issue, please email us at permitquestions@vrf.us.

To ensure faster processing of your license or permit while taking advantage of all the functions available to you, we strongly recommend you submit the application online. However, we understand that some conditions may prevent you from this. If you require assistance apply online, please contact the Building Department to request an accommodation.

Yes, our website uses the latest online security technology to ensure that your information is protected at all times.

No, our online services are offered free of charge. You are only responsible for the cost of your permit or application.

The physical One Stop is located at 400 Park Ave, 2nd Floor, River Forest, IL, 60305.

You will be able to pay for your permit or occupational license application once its status is “Permit Approved” or “Approved” (for licenses). In order to ensure that web users are being charged the correct fees, we do not require or allow payment before all reviews have been completed.

Once your application is approved you will be notified by email, and when you view your application on the OneStopApp you will see a “Pay Fees” link on the same line as the “View”, “Print Summary”, and “Add to Watch List” links.

When you click on the “Pay Fees” link the fees will be added to your shopping cart, where you will be able to review them before submitting payment. You can pay for up to 10 fees at one time.

If your credit card’s billing address is different than the mailing address you used when you registered for the OneStopApp, please make sure to click the “Specify my billing address” button.

You can look up a permit, license, planning project, or violation by the following:

  • Address (street address only – no city, state, or zip code)
  • Licensed contractor name
  • License holder name
  • Reference Code
  • Permit/License/Case Number

There is no limit to the size of a project when you file an online application. Larger-scale projects may require more documentation, which you can upload with your application or send to your Plan Reviewer once you are assigned one.

Yes. You will receive an email when your permit or license application is approved. If we need more information before we can approve your permit or license application, our analysts and/or reviewers will contact you using the email address or phone number you provided when you registered as a OneStopApp user.

You can apply for as many individual permits/business licenses as you want. You can view the summary of your current and past applications by using the “Your Items” button.

Yes, we are working on adding additional permit and license types to our online application website.

As soon as your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email acknowledging that we received your application. One of our intake analysts will review your application and if it is complete, he/she will process it. In some cases, analysts will need additional information and/or clarification regarding your application and will contact you. You will receive a notification email as soon as a decision has been made regarding your application.

All that’s left before your permit or license can be issued is payment. You can pay online using Visa, MasterCard, or Discover, or you can bring in a check or money order. As soon as your permit or license is paid for, you’ll be able to download and print your permit or temporary license document.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover online or in person. You can also pay in person with a check or money order..

We do not accept cash.

The convenience fee for credit card payments is 2.45% of the total permit or license fees. This is added to all credit card payments to offset the costs that our financial institution charges us to process credit card transactions.

Once the application is approved and fees are paid, you can download your permit or license from the completed payment page. You can also find it again any time by finding the permit or license in Your Items and clicking the “Downloads” link beneath the permit or license header.

About This Site

This site allows you to search permit data on-line. You may also create an account to submit permits, track the progress, and make payments.

Need help?

We’ve created a webpage that explains each permit or registration step-by-step and gives you detailed information about fees, required forms and related items.

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Report a Problem

Trouble with your application or inspection request? Please report your problem to permitquestions@vrf.us