What can you request under OPRA?
New Jersey's Open Public Records Act covers almost everything in a government filing cabinet. Here's the most-requested categories — OPRAExpress files any of them for you.
Building Permits & Construction Records
Request building permits, construction plans, certificates of approval, and related inspection records from NJ municipalities.
- · Building permit applications
- · Approved construction plans
- · Inspection reports and certificates
- · Contractor licensing records
- + 3 more
Property Tax & Assessment Records
Access property tax records, assessment data, tax liens, and payment histories from New Jersey municipalities and county tax offices.
- · Property tax bills and payment records
- · Tax assessment cards
- · Tax appeal documentation
- · Added/omitted assessment records
- + 3 more
Code Violations, Liens & Open Permits
Discover code enforcement actions, municipal liens, open permits, and violation histories for properties in New Jersey.
- · Code enforcement violations
- · Municipal lien certificates
- · Open/expired building permits
- · Fire code violations
- + 3 more
Certificate of Occupancy Records
Request Certificates of Occupancy (CO), Certificates of Continued Occupancy (CCO), and related habitability records from NJ municipalities.
- · Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
- · Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO)
- · Temporary Certificates of Occupancy
- · Use permits and change of use records
- + 3 more
Council & Board Meeting Minutes
Request municipal council minutes, planning board minutes, zoning board minutes, and resolutions from any NJ town.
- · Town council meeting minutes
- · Planning board minutes
- · Zoning board of adjustment minutes
- · Board of education minutes
- + 2 more
Government Contracts & Vendor Records
Pull executed contracts, RFP responses, vendor invoices, and procurement records from any NJ agency.
- · Executed contracts
- · RFP/RFQ responses
- · Vendor invoices and payment records
- · Change orders
- + 2 more