See below for some of our most commonly requested forms and applications. For the answers to our most commonly asked questions, visit our FAQ page.
Hometown Heroes Banner
Hometown Heroes Banner Form
The Stanhope Foundation is looking to honor the Veterans of Stanhope through the Hometown Heroes Banner Program. The link above provides all the information you need to place an order.
2025 Garage Sale Application
2025 Garage Sale Application
The Townwide Garage Sale will take place on Saturday, June 14th. The application is due by Wednesday, June 11, 2025. There is no charge to participate.
Retail Cannabis Application
Retail Cannabis License Application
Board of Health
Retail Food Establishment Application 2024-2025
All businesses, schools or non-profits who are selling or providing food must complete this application annually.
Building / Sale of Property / Rentals
All Uniform Construction Code Forms
Construction Permit Application, Consent to Undertake Proposed Work, Technical Section Forms, etc.
CO/Smoke Detector (Certificate of Habitability) Application for Resale of Home
CO/Smoke Detector/Habitability Inspection Required for Resale of Property. Please note if selling a condominium a copy of the Real Estate Sale Listing is also required.
House Closing Data Sheet-Final Water Reading Request
Submit prior to closing on the sale of a property to request a final water meter reading.
Tax Map Fee
Submit upon closing for transfer of title for real properties in the Borough.
CO/Smoke Detector (Certificate of Habitability) Application for Rental Properties
CO/Smoke Detector/Habitability Annual Inspection Required for Rental Properties
Landlord Registration Form
NJ State Requirement for all Landlords
Community and Government Forms
Bingo License Application
Application to Conduct a Bingo Game
Raffle License Application
Application to Conduct a Raffle, Tricky Tray, Casino Night, etc.
Citizen Leadership Form
Interested in joining one of our Boards or Commissions?
OPRA Request Form (Updated Sept 2024)
Application Request Related to the Open Public Records Act
Marriage License Application (English Version)
Solicitud De Licencia De Matrimonio (Spanish/English Version)
Application to Apply for a Marriage License
Vital Record Request Form (Certified Copy Request) ENGLISH
Aplicacion Para Copias Certificadas O Certificaciones De Registros Civiles (SPANISH)
Birth, Marriage, Death Certificate Requests with Instructions
Peddlers and Solicitors License Application
Application for Door to Door Sales in Stanhope
TORT Claim Form
Form used to file a claim against the Borough
Voter Registration Form
Register to Vote in Sussex County, NJ
Vote By Mail Application
Register to Vote via Mail-in Ballot
Political Party Affiliation Declaration Form
Registered Voter Who Needs to Declare or Change Political Party Affiliation
Application for Water & Sewer Allocation
Application for Water and Sewer Allocation to connect to the Borough’s system.
Finance
Disabled Veteran Tax Form
Claim for real property tax deduction on dwelling house of qualified new jersey resident senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse/surviving civil union partner
Veteran Tax Deduction Form
Property tax deduction claim by veteran or surviving spouse/civil union or domestic partner of veteran or serviceperson
Tax Deduction for Senior Citizen
Claim for real property tax deduction on dwelling house of qualified New Jersey resident senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse/surviving civil union partner
Click Here for the Change of Address Form for Water/Sewer and Tax
Form required to change address for Property Tax and/or Water/Sewer Utilities
Pets
2025 Pet License Application Form
Annual Deadline for Pet Licensing – April 30th (All dogs and cats must be licensed.)
Cat Neuter/Spay Program Application
Application and Voucher for Reimbursement – Neuter/Spay of a Cat
Shade Tree Application
Shade Tree (Tree Removal Request) Application
Permit Required to Remove Two or More Trees from Your Property Per Year Click Here to view Shade Tree Ordinance/Requirements
Zoning & Land Use Board (LUB) Applications & Vacant Property Registration
Land Use Board Full Application
Full Application for use for Development
Land Use Board Variance Application
Application for use when applying for just a Variance
Zoning Application & Instructions/Fees
Zoning Permit Required to Make Improvements to Your Property
Vacant/Abandoned Property Registration Form
2023-07 Vacant-Abandoned Property Registration Ordinance
Registration Form for properties which are vacant or abandoned (including actively marketed properties which are vacant). The link for the ordinance is also provided which contains the rules and regulations.