Basics
By John and 1 other2 authors36 articles
Helping Applicants with Their PortalLearn how to help applicants access and navigate their portal.
Exploring the Applicant PortalThis article is for applicants and can be shared with them if any guidance is needed about how to navigate their portal.
Best Practices for Public Data SharingUnderstanding Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and the risk of publishing email addresses and contact details in public records lists.
Default Users: Reviewer AccessA user assigned as a Reviewer will have a slightly different dashboard setup in order to fit their distinct needs and processes. View the Reviewer dashboard and features here.
Example Notification Emails From Civic ReviewHave you ever wondered what the email notifications look like to applicants throughout the approval process?
Configuration SettingsLearn what's included on the Configuration Settings page and how to update the fields.
Default Users: Admin AccessA user assigned as an Admin will have a comprehensive dashboard setup, giving them full control over the platform's configuration and day-to-day operations. View the Admin dashboard and features here.
Default Users: Viewer AccessA user assigned as a Viewer has limited access, designed for users who need to view and access basic details or pull reports. View the Viewer dashboard and features here.
Understanding Civic Review PricingLearn how Civic Review's annual subscription pricing is calculated based on submissions, what counts toward your pricing tier, and how inspection pricing works.
Application Details
Articles that cover everything to do with applications. Editing, terms, messaging, etc.
Communication through Civic ReviewLearn about applicant message, approval conditions, and internal comments
Fixing Out-of-Order Application Statuses in Civic ReviewA simple guide to reset and re-approve applications when statuses are confused after data migration or edits.
How to Edit Permit NumbersCurrently permit numbers are randomly autogenerated within Civic Review, but you can edit them to standardize them with your specific numbering convention. Learn how below:
Enter A Paper ApplicationHere's how to manually input the details from a paper application into a digital application in Civic Review
Using the "Save Your Progress" Button When Filling Out an ApplicationLearn how the "save your progress" button works and how to use it
Understanding the "Latest" TermLearn when Civic Review assigns new terms to applications and how to pull reports based on latest terms.
How To Edit Applicant InformationApplicant's don't have access to edit or adjust their application after they submit, but you do!
Searching for RecordsHow to find records using the search bar, filters, and wildcards
Application and Term Dates in Civic ReviewLearn what each application and term date means so you can utilize them in reports and on certificates
Emails in Civic ReviewYour guide to viewing what emails have been sent to an applicant and how to manually send them an email.
Resending Portal Access Links to ApplicantsHow to Help Applicants Access their Civic Review Applicant Portal
Understanding Default and Secondary OrganizationsIf your review box isn't showing up, it may be that you're in the wrong organization. Learn about how to fix that here.
What is the purpose of a pre-review?Learn about the Pre-Review portion of the application workflow
Permit Notification RecipientsLearn which staff users are notified during various workflows and processes
Overview of Application Approvals in Civic ReviewThis article walks through the basic approval/review workflow options within Civic Review.
Closing or Archiving an ApplicationBecause Civic Review is a database, there's not a way to delete applications out of the system, but you can inactive or archive them. Here's how:
Department ReviewsCalling all Reviewers!! Check out this high level overview of the department review process.
Create a Report in the Report SectionThis article describes how to build a customized report in the Report section of Civic Review
Reporting Options: Reports, All Permit, TransactionLearn about the reporting options in Civic Review
How to Filter Report Data in Excel and Google SheetsLearn basic filtering and formatting for data exported to Excel or Google Sheets
Exporting Reports in All PermitsHow to export a report created in the All Permits Section.
Reports in the All Permits SectionAll about how to build a report using the all permits section.
Formatting Dates in ReportsHere's how to reformat dates in Excel from ISO 8601 to a standard date format
Using Excel with your Civic Review DataLearn how to export your data from Civic Review to Excel so you can better analyze it.
Troubleshooting Expired Invite LinksLearn how to access and activate your Civic Review account if you don't have access to the invite link.
Managing Users and DepartmentsLearn how to add and remove users and departments within Civic Review
Changing your Name or Email in Civic ReviewLearn how to update your name or email from within your Civic Review portal
