Get Permits, Licenses and Applications

Welcome to the Plainfield Center for permits, licenses and applications. These vary and can range from getting a pet license to a construction permit, and everything in-between! As a business person, community representative, homeowner or commercial property owner seeking a permit , license and/or application for your project or event, you can find applications and contact information to get started here. Information pertaining to the permit , license and/or application process and payment must be obtained directly from the respective City Division as indicated below

Issued by Clerk's Office 
The below applications are available through the clerk's office. Should you have any questions regarding permits, licenses, applications, process or have additional questions or concerns contact: Abubakar Jalloh at (908) 753-3222 or ajalloh.clerk@plainfieldnj.gov

Auctioneer Application Banner Permit Application Catering Permit Application City Chauffeur’s License Application Garage Sale Application Going-Out-Of-Business Sale License Application Instructions Street Closing-Public Assembly Application Itinerant Vendor License Application Landscaping Ordinance License to Conduct a Public Auction Application Limousine Owner’s License Application

Non-Commercial Public Address System Application OPRA Request Form  OPRA Form - Dir. Inspections OPRA Form - Fire Department OPRA Form - Police Department Pawnbrokers and Second Hand Dealers Application Peddler/Vendor Permit Public Entertainment Application Wholesale Junk Dealer Application

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Issued by Engineering Division 

If you have any questions regarding permits, licenses, applications, process or don't see what you are looking for contact: Oren K. Dabney (908)
753-3375 or Ok.dabney@plainfieldnj.gov

 

Issued by Fire Department
To pay by credit card or e-check click on the blue box below. The list of permits and applications are listed in the drop down box at the bottom of the page (Downloadable Forms).  Please fill out the applicable application and e-mail to fireinspection@plainfieldnj.gov

 

Issued by Health Division 

If you have any questions regarding permits, licenses, applications, process or don't see what you are looking for contact: Dr. Atif Nazir (908) 753-3092 or atif.nazir@plainfieldnj.gov

 

• Application for License to Conduct a Food Establishment
• Application for Food Establishment Renewal
• Online Animal License Application
• Animal License Application
• Animal License Letter

To apply and pay by credit card use the below link.




Issued by Inspections Division 

If you have any questions regarding permits, licenses, applications, processes or don't see what you are looking for contact: Oren K. Dabney, Sr.  (908) 753-3375 or Ok.dabneysr@plainfieldnj.gov

Vacant foreclosure and/or vacant bank-owned property

To register a vacant foreclosure and/or vacant bank-owned property, please visit www.prochamps.com.

Any questions with respect to registration requirements, registration status, etc. should be directed to SUPPORT@PROCHAMPS.COM.

With www.prochamps.com

The list of permits and applications are listed at the bottom of the page. To apply and pay by credit card use the below link

 

Issued by Planning and Zoning 

If you have any questions regarding permits, licenses, applications, process or don't see what you are looking for contact: Bill Nierstedt (908) 753-3391 or William.nierstedt@plainfieldnj.gov

• Application for Certificate of Appropriateness - 2022.01.06
• Application for Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Application for Development Permit

Issued by Department of Public Works 

• Dumpster & Container Permit - 3.31.2020

Issued by Parks & Recreation 

If you have any questions regarding permits, licenses, applications, process or don't see what you are looking for contact: Veronica Taylor (908) 753-3097 or recreation@plainfieldnj.gov

• Parks and Playground Usage Application

Issued by Vital Statistics 

If you have any questions regarding permits, licenses, applications, process or don't see what you are looking for contact: Barbara Jennings-Wynn (908) 753-3093 or Barbara.jennings-wynn@plainfieldnj.gov

• Certificate of Birth
• Certificate of Marriage
• Domestic Partnership
• Certificate of Death
• Burial Permit

Document Center

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Issued by Engineering Division1 document

• Street Opening Permit Application
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Issued by Inspections Division12 documents

• Property Maintenance Code (Upd.03/07/12)
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• Property Maintenance Code Booklet Format (Upd. 03/19/12)
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• Temporary Certificate Requirements
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• Homeowner Extension Request Form
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• Seller's Affidavit
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• Buyer's Affidavit
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• Application for Exemption
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• Application for Foreclosure - Short Sale Exemption
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• Certificate of Compliance - Rental Application
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• Certificate of Compliance - Sales Application
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• Certificate of Compliance - Exemption Application
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• Chimney Certification
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