File Search, Work Order & Zoning Certificates

To request a file search, complete the File Search Request Form with your contact information, property details, and the records requested.

If you are not the property owner, a signed Agent Authorization Form is required.

Submit the completed form and non-refundable fee to the Township. Payment must be received before the search begins.

Processing requires 2–4 business days once all required documents and payment are received.

While every effort is made to locate records, some files may be incomplete or unavailable. Surveys are generally not kept on file and may need to be obtained through your lawyer, mortgage company, or a licensed surveyor.

Commonly requested during a property sale, a Work Order Search provides information on:

• Building permits issued
• Outstanding inspections
• Occupancy status
• Outstanding work orders or violations
• Septic permit records and outstanding issues

A Zoning Certificate provides:

• Property zoning
• Permitted uses and zoning standards
• Outstanding zoning violations or work orders
• Previous planning approvals (e.g., minor variances, zoning amendments, site plans)
• Local improvement information (where applicable)