How to Become a Registered Fast Track User
Visitors
All search and inspection management functions are available without a Member Services account. The services available to all visitors include:
- Track application status
- Research contractor licenses
- Schedule and cancel inspections
- Ability to download development documents
- View meetings and hearings dates, topics and notes
- Search for permits, investigative reports, addresses and parcels
- Track the progress of your inspector en route to your location
Members
The following registration instructions cover three types of member accounts: Licensed Contractors, Non-License Holders (such as design professionals and coordinating companies) and Homeowners who have two account type options, Owner-Builder and Fence Permits.
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Licensed Contractors
Fast Track Member Services allows licensed contractors the benefits of applying for permits, submitting E-Plans and paying for permit fees online by logging into Fast Track using an email address and password. This service is offered to licensed contractors registered with Orange County Division of Building Safety, in good standing. Before submitting plans and documents, please attend a free Fast Track training session which are held monthly. Submitting plans and documents requires knowledge of the specific requirements of Orange County’s automated document management system. The best way to learn about these requirements is to attend a free class. Please download a copy of the Fast Track User Guide, available on the Fast Track Homepage for reference.
To become a member, please download the registration form. It must be completed and emailed to ContractorLicensing@ocfl.net or brought back to the Division of Building Safety.
Payment options
OPTION 1: Credit Card: The licensed contractor can submit permits and electronic plans, including paying for any associated fees online, with a credit card with no annual fees. Simply fill out the registration form, and return it to us via email or in-person. Once you have access to Fast Track, you will be able to apply for permits, upload plans, and pay for any associated fees using a credit card.
Please note: Neither our office nor the Fast Track Member Services website will keep/store your credit card information on file. For questions, please contact ContractorLicensing@ocfl.net.
OPTION 2: Escrow account (Annual Fee): The initial set up fee for an escrow account is $182.00. This includes a minimum balance of $150.00 and the first annual maintenance fee of $32.00. Please download the registration form to setup an escrow account.
FREE TRAINING SESSIONS
Learn how to successfully submit plans and documents through Fast Track, meet document management and plans coordination staff members.
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Non License Holders
Non-Contractors such as Architects, Engineers or Coordinating Companies may setup Fast Track Member Services accounts in order to submit permit applications, upload plans, pay fees and monitor permitting activity. This type of account can be set up online, but only accounts owned by a license holder that were set up with the registration packet may accept the issuance of permits. Please use the online registration form to get started. Before submitting plans and documents, please attend a free Fast Track training session which are held monthly. Submitting plans and documents requires knowledge of the specific requirements of Orange County’s automated document management system. The best way to learn about these requirements is to attend a free class. Please download a copy of our User Guides, available on the Fast Track Homepage for your reference.
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Homeowners
Homeowners may setup Fast Track Member Services accounts in order to submit Owner-Builder permits. Before registering, we ask that you visit the Fast Track Training Hub. If you are applying for a sub-permit, please view the sub-permit training videos and if you are applying for a building permit, please take the interactive training course. This type of account can be set up online just like a Non-License Holder account, please use the online registration form to get started.
Owner-Builder Account Instructions
Homeowners may setup Fast Track Member Services accounts in order to submit Owner-Builder permits. Before registering, we ask that you take a training course, either in person or web-based. This type of account can be set up online just like a Non-License Holder account, please use the online registration form to get started.
Steps to register for an Owner-Builder account:
- Under User Category, please select ‘Building’.
- Fill in required information such as name, address and contact information.
- Under Associated Permits or Cases, please type in ‘Owner-Builder’.
- After you submit, you will receive an email with a temporary password within 48 business hours.
- Please follow the Procedure for Remote Submission of Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement.
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Fence Permit Account Instructions
In addition to licensed contractors, only the Homeowner may submit for a Fence Permit online for their own property. To register for an account, please use the online registration form. If you have any issues, please email us at Zoning@ocfl.net
Steps to register to submit a Fence Permit only:
- Under User Category, please select 'Zoning/BZA'.
- Under First Name and Last Name, please fill in your name.
- Under Address, please fill in your home address.
- Under Email Address, please fill in your Email Address.
- Under Phone, please provide your Mobile or Home Phone Number.
- Under Associated Permits or Cases, please type in 'Fence Permit'.
- After you submit, you will receive an email with a temporary password within 48 business hours.
- If you have any issues, please email us at Zoning@ocfl.net