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City Clerk Applications, Forms, Licenses, Permits & Information

In this section, you can find applications, forms, licenses, permits and information that can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. With any questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.

Rental Property Registration & Licensing – Available Soon

Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code Rental Property Registration Form (for five (5) units or less) will be available mid-December for the licensing term beginning January 1, 2025.

Vital Record Request

Click here to view and/or download the vital record request. Vital records include birth certificates, marriage certificates, civil union certificates, domestic partnership certificates and death certificates. Click below for requirements and information pertaining to licenses and registrations.

  • Marriage/Civil Union License Information
    • Marriage licenses are available to qualifying applicants of all gender compositions, including applicants seeking licenses for same-gender or “same-sex” marriages and nonbinary applicants.
    • To view the New Jersey Department of Health’s Application for License: Marriage, Remarriage, Civil Union, or Reaffirmation of Civil Union (Updated April 8, 2019) and the Department’s Same Sex Marriage Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.
    • Applications may be made in the City Clerk’s office in Linden City Hall on the 2nd Floor between 10am and 4pm on Mondays by appointment only. Please contact our office at (908) 474-8452 to schedule an appointment and further instructions.
  • Domestic Partnership Registration Information

Voter Registration

Click here to view and/or download the voter registration application.

SDL Portal

Overview

Through our partner, Spatial Data Logic (SDL), the Building Department now offers residents, property owners, and contractors convenient online access to a wide range of property and permit information. The SDL Portal is a secure, cloud-based web application that connects directly to the municipality’s management software, ensuring real-time access to accurate and up-to-date data.

With the SDL Portal, you can easily search for property information, view permit and inspection history, pay permit fees, and track the progress of ongoing applications—all from the comfort of your home or office.

OPRA Request

Citizen Leadership Form

Click here to view and/or download the Citizen Leadership form.

Dog License Application

Click here to fill out the Dog License Application.

Garage & Yard Sale Application

Click here to fill out the Garage and Yard Sale Application.