Forms and Permit Applications
Public Records Requests
The New Jersey Open Public Records Act establishes a process for citizens to make formal requests for government records. The Act defines what a government record is and the mechanism and time frame for requesting it.
Click here to request a Scotch Plains record
Click here to request a State of NJ record
Citizens can submit an OPRA request via email at opra@scotchplainsnj.com.
The following are considered Public Records under OPRA:
- Printed Documents such as agendas, minutes, budget worksheets and presentations, contracts, bills, vouchers
- Handwritten Documents
- Books, Maps and Photographs
- Tape and Video Recordings
- Computer Records and E-Mail
- Electronically Stored Information
EXCEPTIONS
- Where a record does not exist and one must be created to respond to a request.
- Information that would jeopardize security.
- If the record is electronic, the municipality is not obligated to provide the software to view the record.
- Personal Information such as social security number, driver licence number, unlisted phone number
- Public Defender files
Fillable OPRA Request Form
Citizen's Guide to OPRA
Other Forms and Permit Applications
Download the desired form, fill it out, then mail or bring to Township Hall.
Above Ground Pool Requirements
Dog License Renewal Application
Food License Info and Application
Job Application for Scotch Plains Twp
Marriage License
Wedding License Application
Mini Golf Party Application
No Knock List Application
Certified Copies of Death or Marriage Certificates
Park Reservation Form
Senior Bus Transportation Registration
Smoke & CO Detector Form
Smoke & CO Detector Placement Diagram
Street Block Party Permit Applicatioin
Street Opening Permit Applicatioin
Requirements for Zoning Permit Application
Requirements for Fences, Patios, Driveways & Sheds