DOB's mission is to provide District residents with the highest quality records center. DOB works to safeguard document integrity and the orderly safekeeping of all essential departmental records that will ensure their preservation and accessibility.
Find building permits, applications, invoices, plans, and Certificate of Occupancy (Cof O) permits with DOB's eRecords Management System.
For assistance in using eRecords, please view the user guide.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Submit a record request.
Quick Facts
- Requesting copies of issued C of Os can be made with DOB directly. The cost will be $20.00 for a Certified Copy and $7.00 for a standard copy.
- For those who are looking for Building Plans from 1995-1998, DOB does not have them.
- Records between 1963 – 2011 can be requested from DOB; however, please note that they are housed offsite, which can lead to additional retrieval time.
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