OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEYWatershed & Land Management
E-Services (DEP Online)
As part of its continued commitment to customer service and transformation, the Division of Land Resource Protection provides electronic services as an alternative to paper to allow property owners to apply online for certain land use determinations, authorizations and tidelands license renewals and ownership changes.
Accessing the System
Users may access the electronic system at https://njdeponline.com. Follow the registration process and create an account. You must have a valid email address to create an online account. NJDEP Online offers two different types of services: Non-Registered and Registered.
Pay A Paper Invoice
You may pay a paper invoice online using our “Pay a Paper Invoice” service. You will need either an Invoice Number or NJEMS Bill ID which will be located on the invoice you’ve received.
Service Selector
Unsure which service to use? Select the type of permit you need to apply for from the drop down and find out!
Land Use
Apply for a Land Use General Permit-By-Certification
Use this service to apply for all general permits-by-certification.
The rules require all authorizations for a land use general permit-by-certification to be submitted electronically.
Apply for a Land Use General Authorization or Permit
Use this service to apply for all individual permits, general permit authorizations, transition area waivers, and Meadowlands District water quality certificates.
Submit Additional Information for a Land Use Authorization or Permit
Use this service to submit additional information for pending permit applications and documents necessary to demonstrate compliance with the conditions of any approved permit.
Apply for or Revise a Letter of Interpretation
Use this service to apply for a letter of interpretation (LOI) for the delineation of freshwater wetlands on a property.
This service may also be used for a revision of an LOI application that was previously submitted online.
Tidelands
New Tidelands License
Use this service to apply for a New Tidelands License.
You will need an electronic version of your recorded deed to complete this service.
Renew Tidelands License
Use this service to renew a tidelands license that has expired or that will expire in the next six months.
Tidelands License Ownership Change
Use this service to transfer a tidelands license from the previous property owner to the current property owner.
This service only applies to tidelands licenses. It does not apply to tidelands leases, statements of no interest or grants.
Tidelands Additional Documentation
Use this service to submit additional, supplemental or revised documentation to your Tidelands Project File number.
Non-DEP Online Services
NJDEP SAGE
Use this service to apply for grants.