Modernizing Government Workflows

Cembla powers faster decisions, more efficient operations, and a better digital customer experience for America's most innovative local, state, and federal governments

Backed by world-class investors

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Built by a world-class team

Stanford
IRS
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Wells Fargo
75%

Reduction in processing time for applications, including permits and licenses.

Building & Planning Departments

Streamlined review and code compliance

90%

Reduction of incomplete and non-compliant application submittals

IT & Digital Services

Enhanced citizen digital experience

3x

Increase in staff productivity and decrease in turnaround times.

City Manager's Office

Increased staff productivity

Streamlined Processing and Reviews

Automated processing and intelligent document review for applications and submittals

01

Application Intake

Applications are submitted through your existing system or through Cembla's customer-facing portal

02

Automatic Processing

Cembla runs completeness checks and compliance reviews on submittals

03

Staff Decision

Staff review pre-validated applications with flagged issues, enabling rapid decisions.

Modular Design

Powerful, Comprehensive Examinations

Cembla is an intelligent examination tool that examines applications and documents. Our modular approach allows agencies to utilize Cembla's automated examination tool with no integration required.

Traditional Process

Manual screening and review of every application

Staff manually checks every document
Hours spent on incomplete applications
Inconsistent review standards

Cembla-Enhanced Process

Intelligent pre-validation and automated examination

Automated screening and review of applications
Automatic completeness verification
Consistent, objective examination

Modular Implementation

Deploy specific modules as needed—start small and expand based on your priorities.

Zero Integration Required

Works standalone or alongside your existing systems without complex integrations.

Immediate Value

Start seeing benefits from day one with our plug-and-play examination tools.

Software for Government Services

The Cembla platform automates the intake and review of applications, permits, paperwork, and other documents.

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Local

Building & Planning Permits

Local

Business Licenses

Local

Events & Public Safety Permits

State

Environmental & Energy Permits

State

Professional Services Licenses

State

Infrastructure & Transportation Applications

Federal

Veterans Affairs

Local, State, Federal

Social Services Applications

Local, State, Federal

Other Document Processing

Cembla builds custom document processing software for governments

Customized implementations
in weeks

Our highly customized implementation gets you up and running quickly. We work with you to ensure the highest level of accuracy and compliance with your local codes and regulations.

Kickoff & IT Briefing

5 - 10 Days

Success Metric Alignment

5 - 15 Days

Pilot Implementation and Tuning

2 - 10 Weeks

Full Implementation and Staff Training

2 - 6 Months
Highly Customized

Tailored to your unique processes, systems, and workflow requirements

Rapid Implementation

Get up and running with a pilot in weeks, not months

Proven Results

Immediate improvements in processing speed and compliance

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