dcra building permit search guide
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DCRA Building Permit Search Guide
Welcome to the DCRA Building Permit Search application, the web-based tool is used to search building Applications, Permits, and Plans from the past 3 years.
Please use the below username and password to login.
Username: publicrecorduser
Password: erecord1
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1. On the left-hand pane, you will see two folders “Recent Searches” and “All Searches”. Select and Click on the “DCRA Building Permits” icon to open the search tool. Note: expand the folders if you do not see the search icon.
2. The DCRA Building Permits search tool will open in a tab in the right-hand pane.
3. Add search criteria into at least one of the fields to define your search. The File_Number translates to the Permit Number and Address translates to the full address of the building. (IE Address starts with 2000 Mass).
Note: you can redefine your search to use “starts with”, “like”, or “equals” for better results by clicking on the dropdown list.
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4. After inputting your search criteria press the “Search” button to run the search.
Note: The search results will open at the bottom.
5. To open or view a document double click on the object or select the object and press Actions > Open.
Note: This will open the document in a new window.
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Note: Use the viewer tools to zoom in and out, navigate to the next page, rotate the document, view the document properties, print the document, etc.
6. Selecting a document on the main page will open a thumbnail image and metadata properties in the right-hand pane.
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7. To redefine a search, click on “Search Criteria” to expand the search criteria options.
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8. Repeat steps 1-4 to make a search with File_Number (i.e., Permit Number). 9. To Logout of Content Navigator click on your username in the top right-hand corner and select
“Log Out” from the dropdown list or close the browser.
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