The N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM) online permitting system is a part of the Permitting Transformation Program at the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The system is designed to support the full regulatory cycle while allowing the public to efficiently conduct business with the division.

The DCM online system will serve as the platform for major permits, general permits, and enforcement and compliance actions issued under the N.C. Coastal Area Management Act.

To start the online permitting process, click here.

AccessDEQ is your digital hub to easily access online tools in one convenient place. Created to increase public access and streamline the department’s permitting processes. 

Learn more and easily access DEQ permits here.

Learn more about DEQ's Permitting Transformation Program here.