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Merced Civic Access handles permits and licenses
Merced Civic Access handles permit, planning, and business license applications, with tools for fees, contractors, permits, inspections, and project status.
Merced uses Civic Access for permits, planning, and business licenses. Use it to apply. You can also pay fees, add a contractor, get a permit, set an inspection, or check results.
Several project chores now begin in one place. A trade permit, a planning question, and a business license are different jobs. Civic Access helps you pick the right one.
Before you open the portal, gather the project address. Have the owner or applicant details ready. If you have a contractor, keep that information nearby too. Write a short note about the work.
For a business license, have the business name, place, and activity ready. If the portal question gets too specific, Merced gives counter and contact options. Keep portal emails until the job is done.
Where to see it
Merced Civic Access page.
Official sources
Official pages
Reviewed July 3, 2026
Current rules, forms, fees, deadlines, maps, and office instructions.
Rules, forms, fees, deadlines, and office procedures can change. Check the current page before you file, pay, or rely on a date.
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