Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone who is over the age of 14 and can provide the proper documentation and payment.

A Certificate of Compliance is required when there is any change of tenant or ownership in all residential and commercial properties in the Town of Dover.  Click "here" for the applications.

In the event of a change in tenancy, a Certificate of Compliance should be applied for once the particular unit is suitable for habitability, and before the new tenants are scheduled to move in.  It is recommended that the application be submitted as soon as possible to avoid any holdup.

In the event of the sale of a property, a Certificate of Compliance should be applied for as early as possible.  This will ensure that the property is in compliance and all of the appropriate approvals are given in a timely fashion as to not delay the closing of the property.

If you have questions about applying for a Certificate of Compliance, please contact Code Enforcement at (973) 366-2200 Ext. 2114.

For the Inspection Procedure handout please click "here".

Every residential dwelling and enclosed, occupied work space shall be supplied with sufficient heat during the period of October 1st to May 1st.  In a residence the temperature must be not less than 68 degrees F during the hours between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., and 65 degrees F during other hours.  In a work space the temperature must be not less than 65 degrees F during all working hours.

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DIRECTIONS
 
From the Northeast:
 
Route 80 West to Exit 34A: "15 South, Wharton/Dover."
 
Proceed South on Route 15 through two (2) quick lights and continue approximately two more (2) miles to Route 46 intersection (Ayers Auto Dealership on right corner).
 
Left at light at Route 46 intersection and proceed approximately 1/4 mile to the second light at North Sussex Street.
 
Right onto North Sussex Street. Proceed 1 & 1/2 blocks to Dover Town Hall, 37 North Sussex Street. Dover Town Hall is on the right.
 
 
From the South:
 
Route 287 North, through the Morristown area to Route 10 West, Dover/Whippany Exit.
 
Route 10 West for approximately seven (7) miles. Shortly after passing Grecco Lincoln & Joyce Honda Dealerships, turn right onto South Salem Street.
 
Follow South Salem Street for approximately one (1) mile ending at a 2nd traffic light just over a bridge at East Blackwell Street.
 
Left onto East Blackwell Street. Proceed on East Blackwell Street to the 3rd traffic light.
 
Turn right onto North Sussex Street. Dover Town Hall, 37 North Sussex Street, is located on the left.

Any person who owns, keeps or harbors a dog of licensing age in the Town of Dover shall, in the month of January each year, apply for and procure from the Clerk of the Town of Dover a license.

Click "dog license application" and you will be directed to the Forms Center for an application with instructions

Any person who owns, keeps or harbors a cat over seven (7) months of age within the Town of Dover shall, in the month of February each year, apply for and procure from the Clerk of the Town of Dover a license.

Click "cat license application" and you will be directed to the Forms Center for an application and instructions.

Certified Birth, Marriage or Death certificates for events that occurred in the Town of Dover, Morris County, are available for purchase at the Dover Health Department.  Restrictions apply.  For information click "Birth, Marriage, Death Records."

  
The bride and groom must be at least 18 years of age.

If the couple resides in New Jersey, marriage license applications are filed in the municipality where the bride resides.

If the bride resides outside of New Jersey, then the groom must be a Dover resident.

If both parties reside outside of New Jersey, the couple must then apply for their marriage license in the municipality where the couple is to be married.

Click "Marriage Licenses" for detailed information.

The Town of Dover provides for the regular collection of garbage two (2) times a week.  Residents are permitted to place at the curb a maximum of two (2) containers of garbage (cans or bags) not to exceed 30 lbs. per bag/container per collection.  Additional garbage bags (more than 2 each collection day) or larger items such as furniture & appliances will require the purchase of a special sticker to be attached to each item for disposal.

 

The Town of Dover requires the use of stickers in the collection of specific types of garbage.  A sticker must be attached to an item before it is placed at the curb for collection.  Large items, tires, or extra bags of garbage placed at the curb without a sticker will not be collected! 

 

·    Stickers are available for purchase at Dover Town Hall, 37 N. Sussex Street, at the Dover Health Department, Monday through Friday.  Please call 973-366-2200, ext. 1120 for more information.

 

The Town of Dover has established a mandatory recycling program for the separation and collection of glass, aluminum, plastic containers, used newspapers and cardboard, electronics, metals and other materials from residences and businesses in the Town of Dover.

For a detailed description of the recycling rules and regulations, please visit Town Hall at 37 N. Sussex Street or the Dover Health Department at 100 Princeton Avenue, Water Works Park to obtain a copy of the latest garbage and recycling newsletter.

Payments are accepted online (Click here), in the drop box, by mail or in person.   Accepted forms of payments are cash, checks or money orders.  We do not accept credit cards at this moment. 

All changes must be done in writing and can be emailed to dgarces@dover.nj.us or macuria@dover.nj.us

New property owners should take the following steps to receive water service:

• If your deed is not recorded, and it is essential that you receive the bill in your name.  Please call 973-366-2200 ext. 1151 or 2126.
• If there is no meter on the property, a meter must be installed within 30 days after the settlement date.
• Property owners who rent out their property need to meet specific licensing and permitting as required by Code Enforcement.
  • Complete OWNER/TENANT Transfer Billing Request form (Click here).
  • Return the completed form to the Water Department.
  • Request final reading before tenant moving in or out.

• Complete OWNER/TENANT Transfer Billing Request form (Click here)
• Return the completed form to the Water Department
• Have property owner request final reading before moving in

Please call (973) 366-2200 ext. 2125.

All property owners are responsible from their connection at the main to the premises for both the sewer line and their service and supply line.

Bills are hand delivered by town personal to the USPS.  Once the USPS has taken possession, responsibilty is no longer ours.  Please contact your postmaster.

If you are experiencing delay or no bill delivery, you have the option to set-up for paperless billing. 

To set-up for e-billing (click here)  Check your spam folder for your first bill from dgarces@dover.nj.us 

Remember, the pipes inside your home are your responsibility. When your pipes freeze, the Dover Water Commission is not able to help. Protecting your pipes and water meter from cold weather is well worth the effort and will keep your water flowing.

• Wrap and insulate all water pipes in unheated areas, such as underneath a shed or kitchen floor.
• Let water run overnight at a trickle in extremely cold weather to keep the pipes from freezing.
• Have your vacant property winterized by a registered plumber.
• Keep water meter above 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Replace or cover cracked or broken windows.
• Caulk windows near water meters or pipes and cover windows with plastic.

If your pipes freeze:

• Do not apply direct heat to the pipes. If your pipes freeze, you should heat the pipes and the area around your meter with a space heater or hair dryer.
• You may also engage the services of a licensed and registered plumber.

The State Low Income Household Water Assistance Propgram (LIHWAP) can help you pay arrears for your water and sewer bills.  The program may also be able to help address tax liens due to water and sewer arrears.  To get more information and apply, go to waterassistance.nj gov or call NJ211.