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Permit Central

Streamline and automate your permit approval and issuance process

A digital road permit platform that helps government agencies streamline their permitting processes and significantly reduce the time and administrative costs.

No more manual handling of paper or PDF forms. Work smarter, not harder. 

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Our Approach, Your Results

Paper and PDF-based road permitting is a process that requires a lot of back-and-forth between applicants and reviewers. Modernizing the road permit process—from application through to payment and approval—optimizes workflow, reduces human error, and puts your organization's plans in the fast lane.

Permit Central, an entirely digital road permitting service, was defined with 10 municipalities in a year-long provincially funded project, that leveraged Transnomis' years of road permitting and road information management expertise.

All Permits at Your Fingertips
All Permits at Your Fingertips


Authorities and applicants can quickly access their applications and all associated document, communication and change logs, payment receipts and more – all in one place. No more digging through paper or emails and managing information across multiple systems!

Eliminate Manual Data Entry 
Eliminate Manual Data Entry 


Manual processes are time-consuming and error-prone. The digital approach will greatly reduce those issues, and can help in cases where information is required to be entered across various forms and documents. 

Reduce Processing Times
Reduce Processing Times


The road permit application process involves multiple stages of review, conflict checking, approvals, and (at times) consultation from different departments or agencies. Permit Central can help save up to 80% time savings compared to the previous process. 

Mapped Experience
Mapped Experience


Having the applicant map their location through the Permit Central system standardizes the format of route information, helping to avoid conflicts and ensure authorities have a full view of all upcoming work.

Local and Regional Approaches
Local and Regional Approaches


Applicants can apply to multiple authorities at once in cases where a plan or route involves multiple jurisdictions. For reviewers, reaching out to other road authorities for consultation takes only a single click. 

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Municipal511 Integration


Applicants are able to view road closures, construction, truck routes, and cautions as they map their route, allowing them to adjust their plans and timing to work around known road use conflicts. Approved permit content can flow directly to the travel and project views in the Municipal511.ca public site.

Supported Road Permit Types

Below is the list of road permits our Permit Central currently supports.

  • Oversize/Overweight Load - Trip/Annual
  • Municipal Consent
  • Work in Right-of-Way
  • Private Sign In/Adjacent to Right-of-Way
  • Burn Permit / Fire Permit
  • Road Entrance
  • Civic Address Sign Request
  • Setback
  • Custom Applications

Don't see the permit type you're looking for? Reach out to us - Let's see how we can help.

Permit Central Clients in North America:

Permit Central Clients

  • NorthGlengarry-4x5
  • kawartha-lakes-4x5
  • Dufferin county_web-01
  • lanark county
  • Prescott-4x5
  • Huron County_web-01
  • Belleville-4x5
  • Whitby-4x5

...and many more!

WHITE PAPER

Online Road Permitting: A Transformative Approach

A digital-first approach could offer a solution to municipalities struggling with increasing workload and a mandate to rethink old business processes. For road authorities, a digital permitting system could help to save resources, provide more efficient service, and even detect potential conflicts.

Read how a digital transformation in road permitting can address difficulties inherent to the paper or PDF form processes that are still being used in many municipalities today.

EORN

FOR EASTERN ONTARIO MUNICIPALITIES

The Permit Pilot

A groundbreaking program launched in collaboration by Transnomis and Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) aimed to support municipalities through improved permitting processes as they deliver rural broadband connectivity in Eastern Ontario as part of the Accelerated High-Speed Internet Program (AHSIP).

“Permit Central has made my job much easier.”

I no longer have to print, sign and save permits to different folders. It's easy to review permits in a central location and I can request additional information or changes without phone calls or emails. It makes it easy to apply for a range of permits. Reviewing permits is simple, as well as requesting changes or providing approvals.

Infrastructure Technician at County of Renfrew

Beverly

“We're thrilled with the results!”

The new system implemented in August 2020 saved our team from manual processing nightmares, improving our efficiency. Tracking permits and their statuses is now easier, thanks to the user-friendly features. Customers appreciate the program's speed and ease of use. It aligns perfectly with our organization's needs, offering streamlined communication and process improvements. Transitioning from an old Access database to the current system has been pivotal, highlighting the importance of technological advancements.

Office Coordinator at Dufferin County

Katie

“Managing permits has never been more efficient!”

Since adopting Permit Central, permit processing has significantly improved, reducing the time from 20-25 minutes to 5 minutes or less. It's been a huge relief, as the previous process consumed about 75% of my time. The user-friendly platform provides detailed reports, making my job much easier. Transport companies have provided positive feedback on the improved permit approval process, expressing satisfaction with the quick response and approval. Amongst the high praise from users, one person said it is the best thing that has happened to them permit-wise.

Administrative Assistant, Transport at United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry

“We've been waiting for this!”

Tracking documents is much easier now. Everything is electronic and user-friendly. Extremely pleased with the customer service and issue resolution strategies. I would recommend Permit Central 10/10!

Administrative Assistant at Haliburton County

tim

“It’s essentially a system I don’t need to think about anymore.”

Our timelines are basically down to nothing now, applicants are able to jump online and check the status, we don’t hear from them again. We’ve seen a direct financial benefit from using Permit Central. Not only has it paid for itself, but we’re processing more permit applications with ease, driving increased revenue through more efficient permit processing, making it a valuable investment for North Glengarry’s future.

 

Director of Public Works at Township of North Glengarry

Brian Milne

“We’re excited to offer this new system to the public.”

It will make it easier for businesses and individuals to obtain permits for oversize and overweight loads, saving valuable time for applications, and County administrative staff.

Warden, Grey County

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Ready for a Better Road Permit Process?

Let us help you see your future of processing permits with little-to-no typing, printing or filing. Complete the form and we'll have one of our team reach out for a quick discovery call.

Better permitting starts here.