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Business License and Permit Management, Streamlined and Centralized

Simplify license applications, renewals, and approvals with one secure platform.

Modernize Licensing and Permitting to Support Local Business Growth

FORWARD helps governments and nonprofits modernize business license and permit management—streamlining applications, reviews, approvals, and renewals in one centralized, digital system.

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Trusted by Over 1,500 Governments & Nonprofits

Purpose-Built Tools for Licensing and Permitting Programs

Digital Applications & Renewals

Replace paper forms with multilingual, mobile-friendly applications that guide users through each step.

Automated Workflow Routing

Send applications to the right departments with configurable logic based on business type, location, or zoning.

Document Upload & Verification

Securely collect required documents with role-based access and automatic validation.

Status Tracking & Communication

Provide real-time application updates to applicants and reduce inbound calls and emails.

Trusted by Leading Governments and Nonprofits Nationwide

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Reduction in Manual

Admin Work

100%

Faster Program Launch

50%

Audit-Readiness for Compliance and Reporting

3x

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Reduction in Manual

Admin Work

50%

Audit-Readiness for Compliance and Reporting

100%

3x

royal blue gradient.jpg
Image by Sean Fahrenbruch
Image by Codioful (Formerly Gradienta)

Reduction in Manual

Admin Work

3x

Faster Program Launch

50%

Faster Program

Launch 

Trusted by Leading Governments and Nonprofits Nationwide

Digital Applications & Renewals

Replace paper forms with multilingual, mobile-friendly applications that guide users through each step.

Automated Workflow Routing

Send applications to the right departments with configurable logic based on business type, location, or zoning.

Document Upload & Verification

Securely collect required documents with role-based access and automatic validation.

Status Tracking & Communication

Provide real-time application updates to applicants and reduce inbound calls and emails.

Purpose-Built Tools for Licensing and Permitting Programs

Image by Sean Fahrenbruch

Less Time Spent on Admin

50%

Image by Codioful (Formerly Gradienta)

Audit Readiness for Compliance & Reporting

100%

royal blue gradient.jpg

Faster Program Launch

3x

Trusted by Leading Governments and Nonprofits Nationwide

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Program Use Cases

Home-based business permits

Business license applications and renewals

Health, zoning, and fire safety permits

Mobile vendor and food truck licensing

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Conditional or temporary use permits

Program Use Cases

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Business license applications and renewals

Health, zoning, and fire safety permits

Home-based business permits

Mobile vendor and food truck licensing

Conditional or temporary use permits

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Ready to
Modernize
Your Licensing & Permitting Process?

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Let’s talk. We’ll show you how FORWARD helps agencies deliver fast, user-friendly license and permit services—without overburdening your staff.

Launch Faster. Process Smarter. Serve Better.

With FORWARD, your team can:

Supports multiple license types—from general business to specialized permits

Accelerates business license processing timelines

Reduces staff workload with automation and digital access

Launch Faster. Process Smarter. Serve Better.

With FORWARD, your team can:

Supports multiple license types—from general business to specialized permits

Reduces staff workload with automation and digital access

Accelerates business license processing timelines

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