Bergen County does not issue garage sale permits. Each of the 70 municipalities sets its own permit rule through the local clerk. Most boroughs require a free or low-cost permit before holding a sale.
Garage sales in Bergen County are regulated entirely at the municipal level under each municipality's licensing or peddler chapter, authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:48-2 (general municipal police power). The Bergen County government itself does not issue or enforce garage sale permits. Most Bergen County boroughs (such as Ridgewood, Paramus, Hackensack, and Wyckoff) require homeowners to obtain a permit from the Municipal Clerk before holding a sale, often with a small fee ($2 to $25). Some municipalities, including Wyckoff, have eliminated their permit requirement. Always verify with your local clerk before advertising.
Operating without a required municipal permit can result in summonses and fines, typically $25 to $250 depending on the borough's ordinance.
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