A Simple Process for Ordering Your Report
Permit Facts makes it easy to request a property report. Our process is designed to help buyers, investors, and real estate professionals submit a property, understand the next steps, and receive a clear digital report.
Submit the Property Address
Complete Payment
Receive Your Digital Report
What Your Report Can Show
Depending on the property and report type, your report may include permit history research, open or expired permits, missing inspections, and potential red flags. This information helps buyers and investors understand what may be on record with the city or county before closing.
How Permit Facts Works
Submit Property Details
Complete the Request a Report form with your contact details, property address, and the service you need.
Payment and Review
Once your request is received, Permit Facts reviews the submission and guides you through the next step for payment and processing.
Research and Report
We research the property’s permit history and review publicly available records to identify potential red flags such as open permits, expired permits, missing inspections, and possible code compliance concerns.
Digital Report Delivery
Your report is delivered digitally so you can review the findings and move forward with better information before closing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What information do you need to start?
Usually just the property address. If you have a listing, prior permit numbers, or available plans/drawings, those can help deepen the review.plans/drawings, those can help deepen the review.
How long does it take to receive my report?
Turnaround time depends on the jurisdiction where the property is located. Much of the information is obtained through open records requests submitted to the local city or county. In many states, including Georgia, agencies are required to respond to open records requests within 3 business days, though timing can vary depending on the jurisdiction and record availability. Once PermitFacts receives the records, we review the information and complete the report as quickly as possible.
What will I receive when the report is finished?
You will receive a PDF summary of the permit history findings, red flag indicators, and any compliance concern notes, with references to the underlying public records when available. You will also receive any documents obtained from the jurisdiction related to the property, such as inspection reports, construction drawings, permits, or other available records.
Do you contact the city/county for me?
Yes. PermitFacts submits open records requests to the appropriate city or county department to obtain permit history and related public records for the property. We handle the research process and gather the available information so you don’t have to navigate the system yourself. The benefit of PermitFacts is that we also review and analyze the documents received, helping identify potential red flags, code concerns, and important details that may not be obvious when simply reviewing the records on your own.