Quick Starts
Location​
The Quick Starts section is located on the dashboard, on the right side of page. It contains, links to five (5) sections of the ePortal:
- Create an Application,
- Application Status,
- Monitor File,
- Register Company,
- Join Business (Company).
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| Quick Start - Location on Dashboard |
These options above, allow users to quickly access key areas of the platform.
Create an Application​
This link loads a pop-up menu, as seen below, which allows users to select one of the four main applications (Formal, Chattel, Permitted Development, Permission to Kill Tree).

Application Status​
The application status allows any user to check the status of an existing application. To do this, you must already know the reference (application) number of that specific application.
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| Quick Start - Check an Application's Status |
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You are not required to be the owner of any application to check on its status. This is a service provided by the Department via its registers.
Monitor File​
This link allows you to add a file to the list of files to be monitored by you. This requires you to be owner/applicant/agent of the file to be added.
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| Quick Start - Monitor File |
Adding a file​
- Click on the Monitor File link.
- In the pop-up box, Enter the reference number of the file.
- Enter the receipt number of the application. For Government and NGOs, you are asked to contact the Department to request an application code.
- Click OK to confirm the addition of the file.


