To get a permit means to obtain official permission or a document that allows you to do something specific, like building a structure, conducting an event, or driving a car. Full definition
After the close, the buyer discovered he could not get a permit for an addition because of setback requirements from the city right - of - way. (realtormag.realtor.org)
One key to his success: he avoids major renovations that require getting permits from the town, because that dramatically slows the process. (rismedia.com)
«We are compromising the service that we're delivering to our residents, to our business community, when they can't get permits processed in a timely fashion,» she said. (newyork.cbslocal.com)