How to Apply for a Mechanical Permit

You can apply for a Mechanical Permit as a stand-alone permit. You do not need to apply through the Building and Land Use Pre-Application Process. To apply for a Mechanical Permit, follow these steps:

1. Log into your Seattle Services Portal account
2. Select Create New - Permits - Trade, Construction & Land Use
   
   
3. Click on Trade Permits to open the menu
4. Select Mechanical Permit 
   
5. Click Continue Application
6. Fill out the application, including all the required items with an asterisk next to them
7. Be sure to complete the Mechanical Location Info and Mechanical Application Info sections of your Mechanical Permit application, even though it isn’t marked with an asterisk
   

   You must fill out the Mechanical Location Info and Mechanical Application Info sections or your application will not be processed correctly

8. You will need to complete and submit the following documents for your application:
   1.  A Contractor Disclosure form
   2. A Plan Set
   3. A Statement of Financial Responsibility
9. If you are applying for a Mechanical STFI Permit, you must upload all required documents for us to issue permit when you submit your application (see Tip 414,  STFI Mechanical Permits for Commercial and Multifamily Residential)
10. If you are applying for a Mechanical Plan Review Permit, you can upload additional information required for us to review your application until 7:00 a.m. the day of your intake appointment (see Tip 415,  Applicant Responsibilities and Plan Requirements for Mechanical Permits)