Below is a list of links for online status of permit submisions at various area jurisdictions.
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
https://aacoprod.aacounty.org/PACInternetInquiry/
Montgomery County, Maryland
http://permittingservices.montgomerycountymd.gov/DPS/online/eSearch.aspx
Prince George's County, Maryland
http://egov.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Epermitsexternal/Site/Public/Citizens/CaseStatus.aspx
Prince William County, Virginia
http://www.pwcgov.org/ePlanStatus/index.aspx
Fairfax County, Virginia
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/bldgpermits/
Arlington County, Virginia
http://permits.arlingtonva.us/Query_by_Number.aspx