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In New Jersey the Clerk occupies the most important and exacting positions in Municipal government. In many instances it is the hub of Municipal operations. The Clerk, by virtue of his or her position, serves as a liaison officer between the governing officials and the residents and between the executive and the general body of Municipal personnel. The Clerk's office is always willing to develop public good will and to keep the public informed. We will always strive to help in any way we can or direct your inquiry to the appropriate department.

Duties of the Borough Clerk include but are not limited to:

  • Election Official
    • Voter Registration
  • Secretary to the Mayor & Council
  • Custodian of Records
    • Local Ordinances
    • Resolutions
    • Public Meetings, Minutes & Agendas
    • Bonds
    • Contracts
  • Receiving, Researching and Responding to OPRA Requests
  • Licensing Officer
    • Raffles
    • Bingos
    • Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses
    • Solicitor's Permits
    • Limousine
  • Receiving and Forwarding Notice of Claims
  • Code Book Maintenance
  • Disclosure Statements
  • Oaths of Office

The office of the Borough Clerk is also responsible for:

  • Issuing Garage Sale Permits
    • Applications must be completed via electronic form
    • The cut-off for same weekend sales is Friday at 12:00pm
    • The permit fee is $5.00 (check or money order ONLY) instructions provided upon approval of application
    • There is a strict limit of three (3) garage sales per household per calendar year
    • All garage sales are limited to the hours between 9:00am and 6:00pm on any given day
    • Posting of signs on poles or public right of ways is strictly prohibited 
  • Landlord Registration: Non-Owner occupied one or two family homes must be registered
  • Vacant Property Registrations - Online Application NOW AVAILABLE!
  • Vital Statistics

 

 

Important Links

  • Bergen County Clerk 
  • OPRA Request
  • Report a Concern

Contact Information

Rebecca Paladino, RMC, CMR
Borough Clerk/Registrar
P: (973) 859-7401
F: (973) 365-1723
rpaladino@lodi-nj.org

Amnerys "Nellie" Santana, CMR
Administrative Secretary/
Deputy Registrar
P: (973) 859-7411
F: (973) 365-1723
nsantana@lodi-nj.org


Address:
1 Memorial Drive
Room 202
Lodi, NJ 07644

Current Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00am-3:30pm

Forms

Bingo License Application

Raffle License Application

Solicitor's Permit Application

Vote By Mail Ballot Application - ENGLISH

Vote By Mail Ballot Application - SPANISH

Voter Registration

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Borough of Lodi
1 Memorial Drive
Lodi, NJ 07644

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