General Services FAQs

Fast Track Online Services lets you manage many permitting and development tasks online, including:

• Apply for permits
• Track application and plan review status
• Submit corrections and revisions
• Schedule or cancel inspections
• Search permits, addresses, parcels, and contractor licenses
• Download development documents
• View meeting and hearing information
• Track your inspector's estimated arrival

Many Fast Track features are available to everyone. However, applying for permits and submitting electronic plans requires a Fast Track Member Services account.

Many customers may be able to get the information they need to be successful with electronic permit applications by viewing the training videos or downloading the step-by-step Fast Track User Guide. An interactive version of the User Guide is also available. For even more Fast Track Training and an introduction to our training resources, please view this recording of a live Fast Track Training webinar.

Yes, Fast Track has been updated to enable Owner-Builders to apply for permits. Special instructions for this process are available on the Registration Instructions page on Fast Track.

Orange County has compiled most permitting and construction forms and resources relevant to permitting and construction in one place online. To view and/or download, please visit the Permitting and Constructions Forms page.

Anyone may register for a Fast Track Member Services account, however, most permit types require a licensed contractor in order to be issued. To learn more about the types of accounts, please visit the Fast Track Registration Instructions page.