Online Permits are for small projects that do not require plan check. Refer to the  < a target="_blank" href="https://www.ladbs.org/docs/default-source/publications/information-bulletins/general/ib-p-gi-2020-003-express-permits_rev-12-01-2019.pdf?sfvrsn=56c2f753_12"> Express Permit Information Bulletin PDF  to see if your project qualifies for Online Permit.