Health Department & Vital Statistics
53 Grant Street
Fairview, NJ 07022
(201) 943-3687
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Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Diane T. Testa
Deputy Registrar
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Useful Links
Vital Records can also be obtained through the State Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics at http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/
* You can download the Application for a Certification or a certified copy of a Vital Record from here.
Obtaining Vital Records
Obtaining Birth, Marriage, Civil Union, Domestic Partnership or Death Certificates
Birth, Marriage, Civil Union, Domestic Partnership or Death Certificates are available from the Fairview Department of Health if any of the above mentioned events occurred in Fairview.
A State or local Registrar may issue a certified copy of a vital record only to persons who establish themselves as the subject of the vital record, the subject's parent, legal guardian or legal representative, spouse, child, grandchild or sibling, if of legal age, to a State or federal agency for official purposes, pursuant to court order or under other emergent circumstances as determined by the Commissioner.
Fees
The cost of all vital records is $15 per copy.
Payable by check or money order.
· Mail requests are also accepted (money order or check payments only).
· Two forms of I.D. are required for mail requests. Required information is the type of certificate being requested, full name of the person(s) on the certificate, the date of the event (birth, marriage or death).
· Father's name and Mother's maiden name are required for birth certificates.
Acceptable Forms of Identification
· A valid photo driver's license or photo non-driver's license.
OR
· A valid driver's license without photo and an alternate form of ID with current address.
OR
· Two alternate forms of ID with current address.
Applying for Marriage/Civil Union License in New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Health’s Same Sex Marriage Frequently Asked Questions
Requirements
· Be at least 18 years of age.
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.
Where to Apply
· The Marriage/Civil Union License Application is to be made in the Borough in which either party resides.
· Appointment required with registrar before applying
Required Documents when Applying for Marriage/Civil Union License
· Proof of Identity such as Drivers’ License, Passport or State/Federal ID
· Proof of Residency
· Social Security Number
· Witness, 18 years of age or older
· *$28.00 Application Fee is now being waived for marriage license applications, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023*Acceptable forms of payment are cash (exact amount only) or check or money order made to the Borough of Fairview.
After You Apply
· There is a 72-hour waiting period before the license is issued. There is no 72 hour waiting period for remarriage/reaffirmation of civil union, however you must bring a certified copy of existing marriage/civil union certificate.
· Certified copies can be obtained at the Borough of Fairview if event took place in the town.
· The marriage/civil union license application is valid for 6 months from date accepted, unless registrar has given prior approval to extend; maximum is one year
· Once license is issued, it is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance.
Building Department
Building Department Responsibilities
The Building Department is located on the 3rd floor of Borough Hall. The Department handles the following information:
- Issuance of building permits & certificates of occupancy are issued.
- Complaints from all multiple dwelling and commercial buildings
- Applications for the Planning Board & Zoning Board of Adjustment are accepted & reviewed
Functions of the Building Department
- Answer all Zoning Questions
- Collect Escrow Payments from Builders for all Board Applications and pay professionals for their review and reports for each application.
- Handle Property Maintenance Complaints for all multiple dwelling buildings & commercial buildings.
- Issue Building Permits for New Construction of Buildings and renovation of existing buildings
- Issue Certificate of Continued Occupancy on the resale of buildings, condos, and co-op units & rental of condos & co-ops
- Issue certificates of occupancy on all new construction
- Schedule inspections for all inspectors
Inspection Hours
To schedule an inspection, please contact Nicole Bellucci
- Building: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12 PM - 3 PM
- Fire: Friday 10 AM-12 PM
- Plumbing: Tuesday & Thursday 7 AM-9 AM
- Certificate of Occupancy: Monday through Friday 10 AM - 11:30 AM
- State Housing: By Appointment Only
- Construction Official: By Appointment Only
Property Maintenance
- For any property maintenance issues, please get in touch with the Code Enforcement Department.
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Fire Official/Code Enforcement Officer
(201) 943-3300 Ext. 256
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Code Enforcement Officer
(201) 943-3300 Ext. 273
Tax Collector
The Tax Collector’s Office is responsible for the collection of property taxes and sewer payments. All Borough receipts are centralized through the Tax Collector’s Office for depositing and reconciliation.
The Office of the Tax Collector is open Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. There is also late night hours the first Monday evening of each quarter from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
Tax Payments
Tax payments are due February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 of each year. There is a 10-calendar-day grace period; interest is calculated at 8% on the first $1,500 and 18% thereafter. No discounts are allowed for prepayments.
Fees Charged by Ordinance: Bounced or Protested Checks $20.00, Redemption Statement Fee $50.00 ea. after the 2nd request for same parcel, Duplicate Tax Bills $5.00 each
Checks must be made payable to the Borough of Fairview. Mail bills and checks to:
Borough of Fairview Tax Collector
59 Anderson Avenue
Fairview, NJ 07022
Online Payments
Pay your property taxes online here
Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)
The Senior Freeze Program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax or mobile home park site fee increases on their principal residence (main home). To qualify, you must meet all the eligibility requirements for each year from the base year through the application year.
Eligibility requirements, including income limits, and benefits available for all property tax relief programs are subject to change by the State Budget.
- 2023 Applications
o The NJ Division of Taxation began mailing Seniorn Freeze Applications on February 12, 2024. If you do not receive your booklet by late March, please contact the Division of Taxation.
o First-time filers or those who must reestablish a base year may print the PTR-1 application and/or instructions.
- 2023 Filing Deadline
o The deadline for 2023 Application is October 31, 2024
- 2023 Payment Schedule
o The NJ Division of Taxation will begin issuing 2023 Payments to qualified applicants in July. For more information visit here
For questions, please call 800-882-6597 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or visit the Division of Taxation page. Online information can be found at the Senior Freeze page.
New Jersey Property Tax Relief Programs
Eligibility
Homeowners, including owners of mobile homes located in mobile home parks, age 65 or older, or receiving Federal Social Security disability benefits, who paid property taxes on their principal residence in New Jersey either directly or through mobile home park site fees.
Applicants must be New Jersey residents for at least 10 years, and lived in the home for which reimbursement is claimed for the last 3 years, and must meet certain income limits. Applicants must meet all requirements for both base year (year applicant first became eligible) and reimbursement year.
Details
- What is the benefit: Reimbursement of the difference between the amount of property taxes paid for the base year and the amount paid for the reimbursement year
- When to apply: By June 15
- Payment date: To be mailed on or about July 15
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Property Tax Deduction/Credit
Eligibility
Homeowners and tenants who paid property taxes on their principal residence in New Jersey either directly or through rent during the year.
Details
o What is the benefit? Either:
o Deduction from taxable income of the total amount of property taxes paid on principal residence (for tenants, 18% of rent) or $10,000, whichever is less
o $50 refundable credit
o How to apply: File Form NJ-1040 (or Form HR-1040 if not required to file an income tax return)
o When to apply: By April 15 (or extended due date for filing Form NJ-1040)
o Payment date: NJ-1040 filers: Deduction reduces amount of taxable income (credit reduces amount of tax due) on New Jersey income tax return
For those 65 or older or disabled and not required to file Form NJ-1040: Credit is paid with Homestead Rebate on July 31 provided Form HR-1040 is filed.
Homestead Benefit
For questions by homeowners, please call 800-238-1233 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) or visit the Division of Taxation page. Online information can be found at the Homestead Benefits Program.
Municipal Court
Court Changes allow for Case Resolution without in-person appearances; click here
Municipal Court sessions are being conducted virtually to minimize exposure to COVID-19. Accordingly, all complaints, defendants, attorneys, and victims are to contact the municipal court via email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or at (201) 943-4368 to provide your full name, email address, and cell phone number within seven days of a court notice.
Schedule
Regular Sessions are held on Wednesday night via zoom. Special Sessions are scheduled periodically.
Payments
For tickets not checked, a court appearance is required. Payment is due by the date listed upon the bottom of the ticket. That date is NOT your court date. You must call the Municipal Court to the date listed upon the bottom of the ticket to obtain a Court Date. Tickets checked court appearance required must appear in court on the date listed on your ticket. Also no payments can be made without coming to court.
Useful Links
Municipal Court Opening Statement
Contact Information
Fairview Municipal Court
59 Anderson Avenue, 2nd Floor
Fairview, New Jersey 07022
(201) 943-4368
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