Get A Permit or License
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, processes or have additional questions or concerns, contact: Abubakar Jalloh at (908) 753-3222 or ajalloh.clerk@plainfieldnj.gov
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Issued by Engineering Division
If you have any questions regarding permits, licenses, applications, or processes or don't see what you are looking for, contact: Oren K. Dabney at (908) 753-3375 or Ok.dabney@plainfieldnj.gov
Issued By The Fire Department
The list of permits and applications is listed below. To apply and pay by credit card, use the below link.
After a Fire Steps to Take After a Fire at Your Residence
Public Education Request
Public Education Services - Plainfield Fire
Business Registration Application
Issued by Health Division
If you have any questions regarding permits, licenses, applications, or processes 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
Issued by Inspections Division
If you have any questions regarding permits, licenses, applications, or 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 email: annette.brent@plainfieldnj.gov
The list of permits and applications is at the bottom of the page. To apply and pay by credit card, use the below link
Issued by Planning
If you have any questions regarding permits, licenses, applications, or processes or don't see what you are looking for, contact The Department of Economic Development at (908) 226-2513.
- Application for Certificate of Appropriateness - 2022.01.06
- Application for Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment
Issued by Parks & Recreation
If you have any questions regarding permits, licenses, applications, or processes or don't see what you are looking for, contact: Veronica Taylor at (908) 753-3097 or recreation@plainfieldnj.gov
Issued by Vital Statistics
If you have any questions regarding permits, licenses, applications, or processes or don't see what you are looking for, contact: Barbara Jennings-Wynn at (908) 753-3093 or Barbara.jennings-wynn@plainfieldnj.gov
- Certificate of Birth
- Certificate of Marriage
- Domestic Partnership
- Certificate of Death
- Burial Permit
Issued by Zoning
If you have any questions regarding permits, licenses, applications, or processes or don't see what you are looking for, contact: N'dela Costley at (908) 226-2578 or ndela.costley@plainfieldnj.gov.
- Flood Zone Flow Chart
- Flood Zone Application
- Application for Development Permit
- When is a Zoning Review Required