Copy of current rabies certificate is needed to obtain a cat license.

Copy of current rabies certificate needed to obtain a dog license.

For Animals Other Than Cats and Dogs

Register and Renew Pet Licenses OnLine.

All requests to display a banner across Main Street (Route 24) will require approval from both the Mayor & Council and the Morris County Board of Commissioners (formerly known as the Morris County Board of Freeholders). A certificate of insurance naming the Borough of Mendham as an additional insured is also required. Please review the application for further information and allow adequate time for processing and approval.

Volunteers of the Mendham Borough Fire Department and First Aid Squad who are active members in good standing may apply for a blue emergency warning light for their personal vehicle. Approval is required from the Fire Chief or First Aid Squad Captain. Completed applications should be submitted to the Borough Clerk's office for further approval by the Mayor and MVC processing.

The Borough of Mendham's Hometown Heroes Banner Program is open to any honorably discharged U.S. Military veteran, living or deceased, as well as active-duty or reserve members who currently live or lived in Mendham Borough. Applications must be submitted no later than April 1st for the current year’s program.

Individuals or local organizations wishing to complete a public service project in Mendham Borough must complete this application and include an attached map/sketch showing the location and scope of the project. Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Service Award Projects require a copy of the completed Scouting Service Award Project Workbook which must also be attached to the application. ALL Scouting projects must be presented to and reviewed by the Borough ECOSST Commission prior to submission for final approval by Mayor and Council. State law does not allow the Borough to donate money to projects. It may offer in-kind help and supplies. All proposed public service projects require approval from Mayor & Council approval. When planning your project approval check the Borough Calendar for Council and ECOSST Meeting dates and agenda submission deadlines.

Step by step guide on how to apply for a Raffle, Bingo, Etc.

All requests to close a portion of a residential street for an event such as a block party requires approval by the Mayor & Council. Applications should be submitted to the Borough Clerk a minimum of 30 days before the date of the event.

A Special Event is any event which is conducted, sponsored or permitted by any organized group of persons and which involves any advance publicity or advertising by or from said group. Any installation of banners, signage, and /or awareness decorations on public property required approval on the Special Event Permit.The Borough does not allow any markings on street pavement.  A Certificate of Insurance naming the Borough of Mendham as an additional insured must accompany application. The following insurance liability coverage is required: a) Bodily Injury Liability in the amount of $2,000,000 per person, per occurrence; b) Property Damage Liability in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 annual aggregate.

Individuals wishing to obtain government records should submit an OPRA (Open Public Records Act) Request Form. The completed OPRA form should be attached as a PDF to your email. Email the completed form to the Borough Clerk (or Police Records Custodian for police records) at the email address stated on the OPRA Request form. Please be specific identifying the record(s) you wish to obtain to help expedite processing.

Visit the Voter Information webpage for more information on voter registration, polling locations, how to apply for a Vote by Mail ballot and all things election-related.

Registered voters who have moved to Mendham Borough from another town within Morris County or are new to the State of New Jersey must file a new Voter Registration Application at least 30 days before the next election date to qualify to vote in that election. This application form can also be used to update a voter's change of name, change of address or party affiliation.

Apply for a marriage or civil union license in Mendham Borough only if either applicant resides in Mendham Borough OR in instances where neither party is a resident of New Jersey but the marriage or civil union ceremony will be held in Mendham Borough. Applications are taken by appointment only.

Requests for a certified copy of a vital record must be accompanied by valid forms of ID. There is a $10 fee for each certified copy.

How to obtain a copy of a Birth/Death/Marriage Certificate or apply for a Marriage/Civil Union License.

The mandatory Landlord/Tenant Registration & Inspection~Permission to Occupy Premises Form must be renewed annually OR in the event of a change of Tenant.

This Application/Statement is mandated to be completed for any vacant property located within the Borough.

ALL INSPECTIONS MUST BE SCHEDULED THROUGH THE SDL PORTAL. To schedule or check status of permitting & inspections click on the SDL link above. If you do not have an SDL account click on Create Account and follow the instructions. Login to your account and go to Check a Building Permit Status link and enter the Permit # to review status of permitting & inspections for the property. To schedule an inspection go to On Line Request and scroll down and click on Building Inspections link. To confirm there are No Open Permits go to Find a Property Link and enter the address, block or lot to review status of all permits for the property.

The Mendham Borough Construction Department utilizes the State Department of Community Affairs UCC Construction Permit Application Forms and Packet. Please fill out all required application forms located on the State site. Please print completed UCC application forms and submit the hard copy of your application forms at the Borough Construciton Office or in the Drop Box at the front of the Bowers Building, 6 W Main St. 07945. Completed applications forms may also be sent via US Mail or other delivery service. UCC APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE LEGIBLE AND NOT HAVE OFFICE ONLY SECTIONS BLACKED OUT. UCC APPLICATION FORMS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY DUE TO THE STATE MANDATING A RAISED CONTRACTOR SEAL ON MOST FORMS. The NJ UCC allows a 20 working day review period for a construction permit. THE 20 DAY REVIEW PERIOD BEGINS ONLY WHEN A COMPLETE APPLICATION IS RECEIVED & ALL PRIOR APPROVALS REQUIRED BY ZONING, ENGINEERING, ENVIROMENTAL, FIRE PREVENTION, UTILITIES, AND PLANNING AND LAND INCLUDING JLUB AND HPC ACTIONS HAVE BEEN SATISFIED. All Prior Approvals must be obtained before a construction permit can be issued. Prior Approvals & Review include: Zoning; Historic Preservation Commission; Engineering; Joint Land Use Board ; NJDEP; Utility Companies; Morris County Soil Conservation; Mendham Commons Home Owner Association. The size and scope of the construction project will determine the length of time for the review processes--i.e.. a single sub-code permit will take less time than a multiple sub-code permit. Due to required prior approvals, additions & alterations can take several weeks. A new home can take several months due to Board & Commission Meeting Schedules. The completeness of the information submitted with your permit can greatly assist with all review and approval process. For detailed information please click on Departments at top of Home Page and go to Construction Department. FOR QUICKEST RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES ABOUT PERMIT APPLICAITONS PLEASE EMAIL CONSTRUCTION@MENDHAMNJ.ORG AT THE LINK BELOW. INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE PROPERTY IN SUBJECT LINE OF EMAIL.

Mendham Borough Office Of Emergency Management Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)Registration Form

Activities requiring a lot grading plan. Prior to the issuance of any construction permit, zoning permit or driveway permit involving 1,000 square feet or more of lot coverage or 2,500 square feet or more of soil disturbance and any land disturbance involving 1,000 square feet or more of lot coverage or 2,500 square feet or more of soil disturbance where a construction permit, zoning permit or driveway permit is not required, except for normal agricultural operations in connection with a farming operation, an application for a lot grading permit shall be submitted to the Borough Engineer.

New Jersey Law requires anyone digging to call at least three full business days (excluding weekends and holidays) prior to beginning work. This includes excavators as well as property and home owners’ contractors. Contact New Jersey One Call at 811 or 800-272-1000 any time, day or night.

The New Jersey Uniform Fire Code 5:70-2.3(a) requires: “Before any one or two family structure is sold, leased or otherwise made subject to a change of occupancy for residential purposes, the owner shall obtain a Certificate of Smoke Alarm, Carbon Monoxide Alarm and Portable Fire Extinguisher Compliance (CSACMAPFEC), evidencing compliance with N.J.A.C 5:70-4.19. This is a mandatory inspection and must be completed prior to sale, lease, or change in occupancy by the Borough Fire Prevention Bureau.

“Change of Use” form is used for the change from one permitted use to another permitted use.

Residents can elect to include their home address on Mendham Borough's No Knock Registry. A copy of the No Knock Registry will be provided to all individuals that have applied for, and have been issued, a license allowing COMMERICAL DOOR-TO- DOOR sales and solicitation activities in the Borough. UNDER STATE LAW §151:16-24 THE NO KNOCK REGISTRY DOES NOT APPLY TO DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATIONS CONDUCTED BY CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, OR POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS.

Persons or organizations wishing to conduct temporary or seasonal door-to-door solicitations must submit a completed permit application to the Police Department. All required documentation, photos and the application fee must be submitted with the application form. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Permits require Council approval. Application for a Peddler & Solicitation permit with the Borough shall not apply to any person or organization possessing a current, valid registration with the State of New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:17A-1 et seq.,[1] a copy of which shall be filed with the Chief prior to conduct of any solicitation.

This form is required to be submitted with Peddlers & Solicitors Permit application.

This fillable PDF application can be completed, printed and then returned to the MBPD for processing.

Borough of Mendham Shade Tree Advisory Committee Annual Tree City USA Planting Program offers free street trees to Mendham Borough residence. It’s easy, just complete the Annual Tree Planting Program Authorization Form and email to dpw@mendhamnj.org.

Please review all terms and conditions on this form before submitting a Field or Facility reservation request.

Join the Labor Day Parade Fun! March or drive in the Parade. The Parade is open to businesses and organizations. Or join the "Vintage and Cool Car Line-up" and drive in the parade. Parade Entry Forms are due August 25th. Send your Entry Form in today!

To confirm there are No Open Permits click on the SDL OPEN PERMIT SEARCH link above and log in. If you do not have an SDL account click on create account and follow the instructions. After logging in go to Find a Property. Enter the property address or block and lot numbers and click Go. You will be directed to the Property Page. To review the status of permits for the property being sold, scroll down and click on Permit Applications.

The New Jersey Uniform Fire Code 5:70-2.3(a) requires: “Before any one or two family structure is sold, leased or otherwise made subject to a change of occupancy for residential purposes, the owner shall obtain a Certificate of Smoke Alarm, Carbon Monoxide Alarm and Portable Fire Extinguisher Compliance (CSACMAPFEC), evidencing compliance with N.J.A.C 5:70-4.19. This is a mandatory inspection and must be completed prior to sale, lease, or change in occupancy by the Borough Fire Prevention Bureau.

This inspection is mandatory and is required for all residential property on the Borough public sewer system. The Borough of Mendham does not require an inspection on private septic systems.

Selling or purchasing a home? There is no need to contact the Borough to transfer service.  The name of the new responsible party for the service will automatically transfer in the Borough Billing System from the sellers name to the new property owners name upon transfer of the property deed.

To change the Billing Address or if leased property and there is a change in tenant and tenant pays sewer bill please fill out this form and email to:

Assessment reviews are only conducted from Oct 1st to Dec 20th

Application by the owner for "farmland assessment" must be made on or before August 1 of the year immediately preceding the tax year.

The Woodland Data Form must be submitted with the Farmland Assessment Application.

To qualify for the $250 Peacekeeping Missions/Operations Veteran Property Tax Deduction the Veteran must meet one of the type of service requirements on the form for a total of 14 days, unless injured in a combat zone.

All containers (PODS) require a permit. - See Sub section 215-7 of the Borough ordinance

A Zoning Compliance Review & Permit is required for variances, construction permits, exterior improvements including, but not limited to, Sheds, Additions, A/C Unit Replacements, Whole House Generators, Patios, and Fences. A Zoning Compliance Review & Permit Application must be submitted to the Zoning Office and reviewed prior to submitting an application to the Joint Land Use Board (JLUB), Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and for a Construction Permit. Submit original and one (1) copy of application with property survey that has a raised surveyor seal showing the size of the lot; bounding streets; and the size, type, and location of existing and proposed structures with distances to all property lines denoted. Draw to scale on the survey any proposed structures on each survey.