How PermitArc Works: Active Compliance for Your Storefront

Add your shop, upload your documents, and let automated intelligence monitor local code updates, license renewals, and COIs for your ZIP code.

Any device: Android phone & tablet · Windows PC & laptop · iPhone, iPad & Mac — v1.1

Expiration Radar Weekly Patrol Proactive Review Intelligence Log

Radar, patrol, and proactive are included every month — see all four pillars.

More than a filing cabinet with reminders

Expiration tracking is one part of the product — not the whole story. PermitArc adds included AI on your compliance documents and official-source watch for your ZIP and business type.

Static Storage

  • Manual tracking — You must find and type in every date yourself
  • Passive alerts — Simple calendar pings with no local legal context
  • Blind to changes — Zero monitoring of city, county, or state code updates
  • No renewal help — Leaves you to hunt down government renewal links
  • Billed per item — Other apps meter database rows, penalizing you once you track more than 150 records.

Active Compliance Engine

  • AI Extraction Scans permits and fills renewal fields automatically
  • ZIP-Level Patrol Weekly checks for local ordinance and code updates
  • Proactive Gap Review Flags missing required documents before inspections
  • Direct Renewal Links Ask in-app AI exactly where and how to renew
  • No per-item fees Flat rate per storefront. Track every permit, tag, and certificate without counting records.

What’s included — full pillar breakdown

The 4 Compliance Pillars — Always On

Automated monitoring runs quietly in the background every week—no manual work or token management needed. Your monthly plan includes continuous Expiration Radar, Weekly Patrol, and Proactive Gap Reviews for every active storefront.

See detailed breakdown of all 4 pillars →

Three steps — not another spreadsheet

1

Snap or Upload

Take a photo or upload PDFs from your phone, tablet, or desktop. AI extracts key dates and fields for you to review and approve.

What scan auto-fills →

2

Continuous Monitoring

PermitArc monitors your expiration windows and scans local municipal regulations for changes impacting your ZIP code.

3

Timely Alerts & Renewal

Receive proactive notices via email, push, or Discord well before deadlines hit—with direct guidance on where to renew.

Comprehensive Coverage for Storefront Documents

From municipal health inspections to commercial liability COIs, PermitArc tracks every document that keeps your doors open.

Permits & Licenses

City business licenses, health permits, fire safety certifications, liquor licenses, and building occupancy permits.

Insurance & COIs

Commercial general liability, workers’ comp policies, property insurance, and vendor certificates of insurance.

Local Municipal Codes

Weekly ordinance scans for zoning rules, signage requirements, and code revisions tied directly to your ZIP code.

View all supported document types →
Business license
Health permit
Liquor / ABC
General liability
Workers' comp
Fire inspection
Seller's permit
Trade license
Signage permit
Leases & certs
Maintenance logs
+ your uploads

Predictable, Flat-Rate Pricing

Simple per-storefront pricing with zero hidden fees. All 4 compliance pillars included for every active location.

2 locations

$69/mo

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3 locations

$95/mo

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4 locations

$119/mo

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5 locations

$139/mo

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Need 6+ locations? Additional storefronts are $20/mo each. Contact us for multi-unit onboarding.

14-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

Try PermitArc for 14 days. If it isn’t the right fit, cancel within two weeks for a refund of your platform fee (minus direct AI processing costs incurred). View refund policy details →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does document scanning auto-fill?

PermitArc extracts critical fields including document type, issuing agency, effective date, and expiration date. You can review, edit, and add custom notes before saving.

What devices does PermitArc support?

PermitArc runs on Android, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Snap photos directly with your camera, or upload PDFs and images seamlessly from your phone, tablet, or desktop.

What is included with my monthly subscription?

Every plan includes automated Expiration Radar alerts, Weekly Patrol regulatory scans for your ZIP code, Proactive Gap Reviews, and access to on-demand AI document Q&A.

Is PermitArc only for restaurants?

No. While built to handle the intense compliance requirements of commercial kitchens, PermitArc supports any brick-and-mortar storefront—including auto repair, retail, salons, fitness centers, and child care facilities.

Does PermitArc file renewals or provide legal advice?

No. PermitArc is an automated monitoring and tracking platform, not a legal or filing service. We track your deadlines, monitor code updates, and provide direct links to renewal portals so you maintain full control.