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Clerk's Office Licenses and Permits

All businesses and various types of activities require licensing or permits in order to operate in the Borough of Paramus. Please select what you want to do:

Apply for or review your Business, Occupational, or Professional LicensesBusiness and professional occupational licenses as required by the Borough Ordinances.

The following are links to state application forms:

NJ Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission – Raffle, bingo, casino night

NJ Alcoholic Beverage Control


Building Department Certificates

Prior to sale of residential property, change in tenants for a commercial or residential properties, the owner shall apply for and obtain and inspection and certificate, as provided for in the Borough of Paramus Ordinances.

Apply for a Building Certficate