Create a Contact | Elevate (V5)

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Important Note:

This article applies to Elevate V5 permit applications. If your system matches the V4 image below, you may be using a different version. Please visit the V4 Contact Management guide instead.

A dashboard displaying inspection statistics, including expired licenses and past due inspections.

Instructions

  1. Sign in to your site.

  2. Navigate to Admin Tools:

    The Admin Tools interface displays options for managing permits and parcels effectively.

  3. Select the Contact Management Tile:

    An overview of Community Development tools. The Contact Management tile is highlighted.

  4. Click the Create Contact button:

    Contact Management interface showing search bar and a highlighted Create Contact button.

  5. Add the Primary Contact information. This step is required:

    Form fields for adding a new contact. It includes name, phone, and email sections.

    • Contact Name: Enter the full name of the primary contact person.

    • Primary Number: Enter the main phone number where this contact can be reached.

    • Add Additional Phone: Click this to enter an additional phone number for the contact.

    • Primary Email: Enter the main email address for this contact.

    • Add Additional Email: Click this to add a second email address for this contact.

      Note:

      After typing the new Primary Contact name, click Create "the name you created". This will add the contact to the database and let you continue:

      A form to add a new contact with fields for name and primary number.

  6. Add Additional Information. This step is optional:

    A form for adding a new contact with fields for personal information and additional details.

    • Title: Enter the contact's job title or role, if applicable. Such as an owner, manager, or engineer

    • Account # (Number): Include an account number linked to this contact, if one exists. Such as a utility or customer account

    • Address: Enter the contact's full mailing address

    • Notification Type: Select how this contact prefers to receive updates, either by text or email

    • Note: Use this field to add any extra details about the contact that may be helpful later

  7. Click the Create Contact button:

    Form to add a new contact with fields for name, number, and email. The Create Contact Button is highlighted.

  8. The contact is added to the list and becomes available in any Contact field.