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, process 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, 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
The list of permits and applications are 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, 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

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
If you have any questions regarding permits, licenses, applications, process or don't see what you are looking for contact: Brittany Claybrooks at (908) 753-3580 or brittany.claybrooks@plainfieldnj.gov.
- 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, process or don't see what you are looking for contact: Veronica Taylor (908) 753-3097 or recreation@plainfieldnj.gov
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
Issued by Zoning
If you have any questions regarding permits, licenses, applications, process 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