We will handle pulling all of the building and zoning permits for your project. Whichever licensed contractor you choose to work with should not be asking or recommending that you pull the permit yourself unless you are acting as the general contractor and using them as a sub-contractor.  This is because the name on the permit is the party responsible for any defects or required changes. Additionally, except in a handful of situations, permitted projects can take a couple of days to a couple of weeks for permits to be approved by the appropriate parties.  Be careful and ask to see permits from anyone who can promise to start your job the next day or in a couple of days to make sure they pulled permits for your work.