# Releasing a Permit

1. If you know the permit number perform a permit search. If you do not know the permit number, go to the user profile for whom you wish to release a permit.  
    Click on the **permit number** on the user dashboard.  
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2. From the permit detail click on the **permit number.**  
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3. You will be taken to permit search where you can release the permit  
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4. It is advisable to leave a comment in order to track the reason the permit was released. Click **Release This Permit.**  
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5. A pop up window will appear. Click **OK** to confirm the release of the permit.  
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6. A confirmation message will appear.  
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7. Now when you search the permit it will appear as available.  
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