Document Preparation
Permit paperwork, done before you finish your coffee.
Permit packet preparation — applications, cover sheets, calcs, and required forms — generated by AI and reviewed before filing.
Overview
Application & cover sheets
Auto-filled from your project scope, contractor info, and jurisdiction-specific templates.
Calcs & forms
Manual J, load calcs, Title 24, energy compliance, and trade forms generated alongside the main application.
Filing-ready bundle
Everything is bundled into the format your jurisdiction accepts — PDF, ePlans, or portal upload.
Frequently asked questions
- What is document preparation?
- Document preparation is a specialized permit workflow Permit Junkie automates end-to-end. We combine AI document review, jurisdiction-specific rules, and live submission tracking so you spend minutes instead of weeks.
- How fast is Permit Junkie document preparation?
- Most document preparation packets are AI-prepared in under 10 minutes. Approval timelines then depend on the jurisdiction — Permit Junkie's Municipality Intelligence shows live processing times for every department.
- Do I need a licensed professional?
- For straightforward residential scopes, no. For high-risk or commercial submissions, Permit Junkie's Filing Concierge pairs you with a licensed expediter or architect already credentialed in your jurisdiction.
- How much does document preparation cost?
- Document preparation starts free with a permit-readiness scan. Full filings are priced per project on the Pricing page — typically a fraction of a traditional expediter's hourly rate.