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Records, Claims and General Requests 5 entries
Police form
Police Records Request
Request Saddle River Police Department records through the Police Records Custodian.
Contact firstDeadline-sensitive
Notice of Tort Claim
Use for a claim involving alleged injury or damage by a public entity or public employee.
Claims generally involve a 90-day statutory deadline. Contact the Borough Clerk immediately to confirm the correct Borough-specific packet, recipients, and proof of delivery. Do not wait for an answer from another office.
Request current form
Vendor Claim Voucher
Vendors seeking Borough payment must provide the detailed, certified claim documentation required by the Finance process.
Online form
Report a Concern
Send a nonemergency Borough service concern to the general municipal intake route.
Licenses, Registrations and Local Business 6 entries
Printable PDF15 days before
Garage Sale Permit
Apply to hold a qualifying garage, yard, or household sale at a Saddle River property.
Call the Borough Clerk before submitting so the office can confirm the current form and any required supplement.
Printable PDFAnnual filing
Business and Rental Insurance Registration
Register the required liability insurance for a business or qualifying rental unit.
Request current formAnnual
Landscaper and Excavator Permit
Contractors performing landscaping or excavation work in the Borough must obtain the annual permit and vehicle stickers required by Code.
Request current form
Peddler, Solicitor, Hawker or Canvasser License
Apply for the individual license and badge required for qualifying door-to-door selling or solicitation.
Police form
No-Knock Registry Enrollment or Removal
Ask Police to add or remove a residence from the Borough No-Knock Registry.
Police-supplied formThree-year license
Official Towers List Application and Annual Certification
Towing operators may apply for the official list and must complete the related annual compliance, insurance, inspection, and hold-harmless filings.
Events, Parks and Special Uses 9 entries
Application packet45 days before
Borough Field Use Application
Request scheduled use of a Borough athletic field or park area by a group or organization.
Commission approval
Park Event or Special-Use Permission
Request Park and Recreation Commission approval for a regulated group event, entertainment, business activity, alcohol, or vending use that is not covered by ordinary individual park use.
Request current packet10 business days
Film Permit Application
Request permission for regulated commercial or student filming and obtain the current supporting-document checklist.
Request current form
Public Amusement License
Apply for a license when a proposed public amusement is regulated by Chapter 75.
Request current form20 days before
Outdoor Special Sale Application
A qualifying B-1 or O-1 business must apply before holding an outdoor special sale.
Written application
Parade Permit Application
Request approval for a parade or procession regulated by Borough Code.
Written application
Special Noise Permit
Apply for a special permit for regulated noise and provide the required nearby-owner consents.
Prior written request
Drone Use on Borough Property
Request prior permission to operate a drone over a Borough building, park, or recreation area when required.
Approval request
Shooting-Range Approval Request
Request prior Mayor and Council approval for a shooting range regulated by Chapter 109.
Building, Engineering and Property 20 entries
Official State forms
Construction Permit and UCC Forms
Use the current New Jersey construction permit application, permit jacket, technical sections, variation, and certificate forms required for your project.
Current PDFEmail accepted
Construction Inspection Request
Request an inspection for an issued construction permit and provide three preferred dates.
Request current form
Certificate of Continued Inspection
Apply for the building-related certificate required for a qualifying property transfer with a change in occupancy.
Request current checklist
Building or Pool Demolition Requirements
Get the current Borough checklist before filing a UCC demolition permit for a structure or swimming pool.
Request current form
Zoning and Development Permit
Request zoning review or a zoning interpretation before work, use, or development that requires Borough zoning approval.
Office-supplied form
Fence Permit
Apply before installing or replacing a fence regulated by Borough Code.
Request current form
Sign Permit
Apply for Construction and Zoning review before installing a regulated permanent or temporary sign.
Current Borough PDF
Tree Removal Permit
Apply before removing a tree regulated by the Borough tree-protection requirements.
Prior written permission
Work on a Borough-Owned Tree
Request written permission before pruning, removing, attaching to, or otherwise performing regulated work on a Borough-owned tree.
Confirm current packet
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Permit
Apply for qualifying land disturbance and later request the required completion certification.
Request current packet
Soil Removal, Importation or Relocation Permit
Apply for regulated movement of soil and provide the required map, quantity, and clean-fill source certifications.
Start with Building so the Borough can determine whether the Clerk, Engineer, Planning Board, or governing body review applies. Confirm the current fee before filing.
Request current packet
Street Opening and Right-of-Way Permit
Apply before opening or occupying a Borough street, right-of-way, or easement for regulated work.
Begin with the Borough Clerk. The Engineer and Police may require restoration security, inspection deposits, owner notice, and a traffic-control plan. Confirm the current fee before filing.
Administrator-supplied form
Floodplain Development Permit
Apply before development in a regulated flood-hazard area and obtain the project-specific FEMA and professional certification list.
Use zoning and UCC forms
Auxiliary or Accessory Structure Permit
Seek zoning and construction approval for a shed, gazebo, detached structure, or other regulated accessory structure.
Prior approval
Temporary Storage Container or Construction Trailer
Request approval before placing a regulated temporary storage container or construction trailer and before seeking an extension.
Use zoning and UCC forms
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Approval
File the applicable zoning and construction forms for an EV charging station and provide public-station information when required.
Official State PDF
Non-Residential Development Fee Certification
A nonresidential developer files State Form N-RDF to certify the project’s fee calculation or exemption.
Written request
Construction Permit or Cash-Bond Refund Request
An owner may request a qualifying refund for a revoked or abandoned permit or related cash bond.
Supporting filing
Construction Debris Recycling Proof
Provide weight slips or equivalent recycling documentation before the permanent certificate of occupancy when required.
County forms
Construction or Fire Code Appeal
Use Bergen County’s official application when appealing an eligible Construction or Fire Code decision.
Planning, Zoning and Historic Preservation 15 entries
Land-use notice changed March 1, 2026. Before publishing or serving any Planning Board, Zoning Board, or Historic Preservation notice, obtain written, application-specific instructions from the responsible Board Secretary. Those current written instructions identify the required notice method for the application.
Application packet
Minor Subdivision or Lot Consolidation
Use the Minor Subdivision packet for a qualifying minor subdivision, lot consolidation, or reverse subdivision.
Application packet
Major Subdivision
Apply for preliminary or final major subdivision approval using the Planning Board packet and ordinance checklist.
Application packet
Site Plan Application
Apply for Planning Board site plan review and provide all ordinance-adopted checklist materials.
Application and checklist
Site Plan Waiver
Request a waiver from full site plan review when the proposal may qualify under the Borough Code.
Request current packet
Conditional Use Application
Apply to the Planning Board for a conditional use and provide the required plot plan, architectural plans, and operational statement.
Application packet
Planning Board Sign Review
Use after referral when a sign proposal requires Planning Board review or variance relief under Chapter 175.
2026 application packetAppeals may be 20 days
Zoning Board Application or Appeal
Use the current packet for eligible appeals, interpretations, variances, and original-jurisdiction applications.
Contact the Board Secretary before filing to receive the current application packet, correct contact information, and written notice instructions.
Packet formSeven-day production
Certified 200-Foot Property-Owner List
A land-use applicant requests the certified list used for required hearing notice.
Packet formsHearing deadline
Land-Use Hearing Notice and Proof
Complete the application-specific notice, affidavit or proof of service, and publication evidence required before a Planning, Zoning, or Historic Preservation hearing.
Required certificate
Land-Use Tax and Assessment Certificate
Provide the current tax or assessment certification required with a Planning or Zoning Board application.
Application packet10 days before
Historic Certificate of Appropriateness
Request Historic Preservation Commission review for regulated work involving a designated historic property.
Supporting filings
Stormwater Development Submissions
A regulated site-development application may require a stormwater plan and checklist, recorded deed notice, maintenance plan, and ongoing inspection log.
Written notice10 days
Eligible Land-Use Appeal to Governing Body
File written notice for the limited category of land-use appeals that Borough Code permits the governing body to hear.
Project-specific packet
Planned Unit Development Submission
A PUD applicant must coordinate the comprehensive preliminary submission, Planning Board review, governing-body action, and builder’s agreement.
Application packet
Concept Plan Informal Review
Request an informal Planning Board review of a concept plan for a development the applicant intends to submit.
Housing and Property Compliance 8 entries
External property process
Affordable Housing Purchase or Rental Application
Apply through the administrative agent or property process for a currently marketed affordable unit and provide required income and asset documents.
Borough Hall does not accept affordable-unit applications. Use the current property or administrative-agent route identified on the Affordable Housing page.
Administrative Agent forms
Affordable-Unit Sale and Resale-Price Approvals
An affordable-unit owner must obtain current forms for intent to sell or exit controls, maximum resale price, and eligible capital-improvement adjustments before marketing or closing.
Administrative Agent forms
Affordable-Unit Lease, Refinance and Debt Approvals
Request current forms before a hardship lease, refinance, home-equity loan, additional debt, new lease, or proposed rent or fee change.
Written appeal
Affordable Housing Administrative Appeal
Appeal an eligible Administrative Agent determination through the written process established for the affordable-housing program.
Request program packet
Accessory Affordable Apartment Application
Apply for the Borough accessory affordable-apartment program and the required zoning and land-use approvals.
Borough form requiredAnnual renewal
Vacant or Abandoned Property Registration
An owner or creditor must file the initial registration, annual renewal, and any required amended statement on Borough forms.
Request current application20 days before
Rental Lead-Safe Inspection Application
A qualifying rental owner requests the Borough inspection route before tenant turnover, unless using an eligible private lead-evaluation contractor.
Certification filing
Lead-Safe Certification Submission
File the lead-safe certificate issued by a licensed lead-evaluation contractor when the private-contractor route is used.
Police, Fire and Public Safety 17 entries
Police-supplied form
Alarm Registration
Register a regulated alarm system and re-register after a qualifying sale or change in ownership or occupancy.
Required affidavit10 days
False-Alarm Repair Affidavit
After the third false alarm, file the required affidavit from a licensed electrician or alarm company confirming inspection and repair.
Police request form
Off-Duty Police Services Request
Request off-duty police personnel for an eligible private detail, event, or traffic assignment.
Official State form
Temporary Disability Parking Placard
An eligible resident and licensed medical practitioner complete the State temporary-placard application.
Police request
Overnight Parking Permission
Request Police consent before overnight parking on public property when approval is required.
Supporting filing
Roadwork Traffic-Control Plan
A utility or contractor submits a traffic-control plan and emergency-contact list before regulated road work.
Multilingual PDFs
Police Internal Affairs Complaint
Submit a civilian complaint about Police conduct. Complaints may be anonymous and forms are available in 11 languages.
State online application
Firearms Purchaser ID or Handgun Purchase Permit
Apply through the New Jersey State Police FARS portal using Saddle River’s ORI number.
State and Police forms
Permit to Carry Supporting Forms
Obtain the current permit-to-carry application packet from Police and use the State safe-handling and additional-handgun forms when applicable.
Fillable PDFUpdated 2024
Police Communications Officer Application
Apply for a posted Saddle River Police communications-officer position using the Police application.
Department application
Volunteer Firefighter Membership
Prospective adult or junior members request the Fire Department application and complete the required consents, physical, and background steps.
Request current Fire formApply early
Fire Code Operational Permit
Request the current Type 1, 2, 3, or 4 Fire Code permit application for a regulated operation or event, including an applicable food-truck operation.
Request current formAnnual
Non-Life-Hazard Use Registration
Register a qualifying non-life-hazard business or use annually with the Fire Prevention Bureau.
Request current application
Residential Fire Change-of-Occupancy Certificate
Apply for the Fire Prevention certificate required for a qualifying residential sale, lease, or change in occupancy.
Request current packet
Tent Permit
Obtain Fire Prevention review before erecting a regulated tent or temporary membrane structure.
Fire form30 days before
Pond or Body-of-Water Draining Permit
Apply before draining a regulated pond or body of water and file any required completion notice or extension request.
Prior authorization
Open-Burning Permit
Request authorization for open burning when the proposed activity is eligible under Borough and State fire rules.
Health, Vital Records and Animals 15 entries
Online application
Dog or Cat License
License or renew a Saddle River dog or cat through the Borough’s current pet-licensing portal.
Report immediately
Animal Bite Report
Report an animal bite or possible rabies exposure immediately through the current Health and animal-control process.
For urgent medical needs call 911 or seek medical care. Do not wait for an online response.
Request local form
Food Establishment or Food-Handler Application
Apply for the current local food license, temporary or mobile food approval, or food-establishment plan review that matches the operation.
Request current formAnnual
Public Recreational Bathing License
A qualifying public recreational bathing-place operator applies for the annual Health license.
Request current formAnnual
Personal-Grooming Establishment License
Apply for a personal-grooming establishment license and obtain plan review before regulated construction or alteration.
Current registrar processAppointment required
Marriage, Remarriage or Civil Union License
Use the current registrar application and appointment process for a marriage, remarriage, civil union, or reaffirmation license.
Official registrar formAppointment required
Certified Copy of a Vital Record
Request an eligible certified copy of a birth, death, marriage, or civil-union record through the current registrar process.
Request current State form
Authorization for Release of Cause of Death
Request the current authorization form when access to cause-of-death information requires a separate release.
Current Health packet
Septic System or Well Abandonment Application
Use the NWBRHC package for septic installation, alteration, repair, or abandonment and for eligible well abandonment work.
Request current local formAnnual
Septic Contractor License
A qualifying septic contractor requests the current annual local license application and bond requirements.
NWBRHC form
Well and Drinking-Water Testing
Request current water-testing services, sampling instructions, and pricing from NWBRHC.
Request current formAnnual
Ice Manufacture, Sale or Delivery License
Apply for the required annual Health license for regulated ice manufacture, sale, or delivery, including separate vehicle and premises filings where applicable.
Application and notice
Camp or Temporary Living-Quarters Filing
A qualifying operator or occupant files the initial camp information and the later notice of vacating.
Health license formsAnnual
Livestock-Keeping or Slaughtering License
Request the applicable cattle, sheep, horse-keeping, stable-plan, veterinarian-inspection, or slaughtering license forms.
Health license formsAnnual
Poultry, Pigeon or Fowl License
Request the applicable premises, plan-review, keeping, sale, preparation, or slaughter-business license forms for poultry, pigeons, or other regulated fowl.
Tax, Finance and Water 8 entries
Official State forms
Property Tax Deductions, Exemptions and Deferment
Use the applicable New Jersey form for senior or disabled deductions, surviving-spouse benefits, veteran deductions, disabled-veteran exemption, or active-military deferment.
County filingStrict deadline
Property Tax Assessment Appeal
File the appropriate A-1 assessment appeal, comparable-sales schedule, or added and omitted assessment appeal with the County Tax Board.
Project documentation
Residential Development-Fee Filing
A residential developer provides the assessment, payment, exemption, or appeal documents required by the Borough’s affordable-housing development-fee ordinance.
Utility-supplied form
Public Water Connection or Service Application
Apply for a new or changed connection to the Borough public water system using the Water Utility’s current form.
Utility-supplied form
Temporary or Construction Water Service
Request special construction-water or temporary water service for a qualifying project or short-term need.
Multi-agency approval
Water Cross-Connection Approval
Apply before establishing a regulated cross-connection and provide the required backflow, engineering, testing, and agency documents.
Written complaint
Water Service or Billing Complaint
Submit a written water-service or water-billing complaint for formal review.
Program-specific request
Contaminated Well or POET Request
An affected property owner requests current program instructions for a contaminated well, point-of-entry treatment system, or related water connection.
Elections and Voting 5 entries
State online formPaper options
Voter Registration
Register to vote online or download Bergen County’s current paper voter-registration form.
State online formElection deadline
Vote-by-Mail Application
Request a vote-by-mail ballot online or use the current Bergen County paper application.
Official State formElection deadline
Political Party Affiliation Declaration
Declare or change political party affiliation using the current New Jersey election form.
Annual County formsStrict deadlines
Candidate Petitions and Ballot Requests
Use Bergen County’s current annual forms for municipal or county-committee primary petitions, independent candidates, Board of Education candidates, and permitted slogan or position requests.
County application
Poll Worker Application
Apply to serve as an adult or student poll worker through the Bergen County Board of Elections.
Court and Online Municipal Services 3 entries
Request current court form
Municipal Court Public Defender Application
Request the current financial application for appointment of a Municipal Court public defender.
State online service
Municipal Court Ticket Payment or Plea
Use NJMCDirect for eligible ticket lookup, payment, or online plea options shown for the case.
State filing portal
Judiciary Electronic Document Submission
Use JEDS only when New Jersey Courts instructions authorize electronic document submission for the case or filing type.
Help with forms
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Call Borough Hall at 201-327-2609, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Individual office hours and appointment requirements may differ. Borough Hall is at 100 East Allendale Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458.
Accessible formats
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Protect sensitive information
Include only the information requested. Do not send Social Security numbers, bank or payment-card information, medical records, or other sensitive material by ordinary email unless the responsible office specifically instructs you to use that method.
Official source of requirements
Use the current Borough Code and new laws for controlling requirements. Guides and checklists are supporting material, not approvals.