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Signing Up for PermitZap

Create your account and start exploring NYC construction permit data.

Sign Up Options

PermitZap offers multiple ways to create your account:

Email Address

  1. Visit permitzap.co (opens in a new tab)
  2. Click Sign Up
  3. Enter your email address
  4. Create a password
  5. Check your email for verification link
  6. Click the link to verify your account

Google Account

  1. Click Sign Up with Google
  2. Select your Google account
  3. Authorize PermitZap access
  4. You're ready to go!

GitHub Account

  1. Click Sign Up with GitHub
  2. Authorize PermitZap access
  3. Complete setup

Single Sign-On (SSO): Using Google or GitHub allows for faster sign-up and you won't need to remember another password.

Account Types

Free Tier

Start with a free account that includes:

  • ✅ Browse all 950,000+ permit filings
  • ✅ Advanced search and filtering
  • ✅ Address lookup (150,000+ addresses)
  • ✅ Company search (55,000+ companies)
  • ✅ Up to 3 organization documents
  • ✅ Export up to 1,000 permits per month
  • ✅ View permit details

Premium Tier

Upgrade for advanced features:

  • ✅ Everything in Free, plus:
  • ✅ AI-powered alerts (unlimited)
  • ✅ Unlimited organization documents
  • ✅ Organization workspaces
  • ✅ Team messaging
  • ✅ Unlimited exports
  • ✅ Priority support
  • ✅ Advanced analytics

Try Before You Buy: The free tier lets you explore all core features. Upgrade when you need unlimited alerts or team collaboration.

What Happens After Sign Up?

Onboarding Flow

After creating your account, you'll see an optional onboarding guide:

  1. Profile Setup - Tell us about your role (contractor, developer, researcher, etc.)
  2. First Alert - Create your first AI-powered alert (optional)
  3. Quick Tour - Brief walkthrough of key features

You can skip onboarding and explore on your own.

Email Verification

If you signed up with email, verify your account:

  1. Check your inbox for "Verify your PermitZap account"
  2. Click the verification link
  3. You'll be redirected back to PermitZap
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Didn't receive the email? Check your spam folder. If it's not there, you can request a new verification email from your account settings.

Setting Up Your Profile

After signing up, complete your profile:

  1. Click your avatar in the top right
  2. Select Profile Settings
  3. Add:
    • Full name
    • Company name (optional)
    • Role/title (optional)
    • Notification preferences

Organizations (Premium Feature)

If you're signing up for your team:

  1. Create your personal account first
  2. Upgrade to Premium
  3. Create an organization from Workspace
  4. Invite team members via email

Team members can join your organization and collaborate on:

  • Shared document tracking
  • Team messaging
  • Collaborative permit research

Next Steps

After signing up:

  1. Complete Onboarding - Get familiar with the platform
  2. Create Your First Alert - Start monitoring permits
  3. Browse Permits - Explore the data

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