Architectural and MEP stamping for permit applications
Many permit applications require drawings that are stamped, or sealed, by a registered professional. The stamp means a licensed architect or engineer has reviewed the work and takes professional responsibility for it.
We coordinate the review and stamping of architectural and MEP drawings so your submission meets the requirement the first time. Stamping rules differ by province and by project type, so we confirm what applies to your project before we quote.
What is included
- Check of whether your project and municipality require stamped drawings
- Review of architectural and MEP drawings by the registered professional
- Stamping and signing of the drawings where the project requires it
- Coordination of revisions that come out of the review
- Support responding to permit review comments that affect stamped drawings
- Clear scope and fees agreed before work begins
Who this is for
Anyone whose permit application requires sealed drawings, including commercial and retail build-outs, restaurants, offices and larger residential projects, and owners who were told by their municipality that their drawings must be stamped.
What we need from you
- Your project address, province and a description of the work
- Existing drawings, if any, or the drawing set we prepared for you
- The permit authority's requirement, if you have it in writing
How we work
- ReviewWe review your project and confirm what your authority requires.
- QuoteYou receive a clear scope, schedule and fee.
- DeliverWe prepare the work and support you through the permit process.
We serve projects across Canada, coast to coast. See how we work in every province.
Architectural & MEP Stamping: common questions
What does it mean to stamp drawings?
A stamp, or seal, shows that a registered architect or engineer has reviewed the drawings and accepts professional responsibility for them. Authorities use it to confirm that qualified professionals have signed off on the design.
Who is allowed to stamp drawings?
Only professionals registered with the regulator in the province or territory where the project is located. Requirements vary by province, project type and building size, which is why we confirm them at the start.
Do you stamp projects in every province?
We confirm the stamping requirements and the registered professional needed for your province before we quote, so you know what is possible and what it costs before you commit.
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