Official forms are free. Get your unsigned permit package prepared for $29; government fees are separate.
NJ driveway permit: state rules, forms and town packages
Driveways are site work rather than a building, so in NJ they are handled by local zoning and engineering rules, not usually a UCC construction permit.
25 town packages on file for this project. Permits named most often in those towns: Zoning (12); Engineering (3); Public Works (2); Engineering - Road Opening (1).
What the project usually involves
- Zoning covers width, surface and setback from property lines.
- A new or widened curb cut usually needs a road opening or engineering permit.
- Grading changes can trigger soil erosion and drainage review.
- State UCC forms generally do not apply; follow your town's own application.
Sources: NJ DCA: Division of Codes and Standards (opens official site in new tab) · NJ DCA: Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23) (opens official site in new tab). Your town's office has the final word; where our data is silent, call the office.
State forms
No statewide UCC form is typically used for this project. Use your town's own application.
Find your town
Choose a town below, then get the $29 package for that town.
Middlesex County
- Carteret driveway permit
- Cranbury driveway permit
- Dunellen driveway permit
- East Brunswick driveway permit
- Edison driveway permit
- Helmetta driveway permit
- Highland Park driveway permit
- Jamesburg driveway permit
- Metuchen driveway permit
- Middlesex driveway permit
- Milltown driveway permit
- Monroe driveway permit
- New Brunswick driveway permit
- North Brunswick driveway permit
- Old Bridge driveway permit
- Perth Amboy driveway permit
- Piscataway driveway permit
- Plainsboro driveway permit
- Sayreville driveway permit
- South Amboy driveway permit
- South Brunswick driveway permit
- South Plainfield driveway permit
- South River driveway permit
- Spotswood driveway permit
- Woodbridge driveway permit
Permit preparation questions
Are official permit forms free?
Yes. Official permit forms are free to download; the $29 price is for PermitsWise preparation assistance.
What does the $29 package include?
A permit package filled with your information for your review. Government fees are separate; required signatures and office confirmation remain your responsibility.
Is PermitsWise a government agency?
No. PermitsWise is an independent preparation service, not affiliated with any government. A prepared package is not permit approval.