permit application

License submission form

A permit application is a formal request submitted to an authority—typically a government agency—seeking permission to do something that requires official approval.

Building projects, business operations, special events, and various professional activities all require permit applications before proceeding: The permit application for the new restaurant took three months to process.

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administrative status

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Authorization that concludes review

regulatory action

permit applicationderegistration

Cancellation of official enrollment

license suspension

regulatory action direction

permit applicationlicense revocation

Formal withdrawal of permission

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