What is a Permit?

“Permit” in this directory refers to any permit, certification, license or approval that requires an action by the state in order to construct, modify, operate or initiate a project in North Carolina. At the top of each directory sheet you will see the environmental category listed along with the appropriate name of the permit, license, certification or approval. For continuity, a single format is being used  throughout the entire directory. Each directory sheet has the same questions and answers for each permit, license, certification or approval type.