• Prior to closing on the sale of your house all mandatory inspections must be completed.
• OPEN PERMIT SEARCH "SAVE TIME GO ONLINE!"
  • To confirm there are No Open Permits click on the SDL OPEN PERMIT SEARCH link 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.
• Sewer Connection Inspection
  • This inspection is mandatory for all residential properties on the public sewer system.
  • The Borough does not  provide or require inspections on private septic systems.
    • For Private Septic Inspection or Capacity Information Contact:
      • Bernards Townhip Health Department.
• Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide & Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspection
  • Prior to the sale of any home in the Borough a Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detection Inspection must be completed.
  • Checklist Fire Alarm System Test Report and Certification