Moving companies in Paterson, NJ.

Local services and rules

Moving to Paterson: who to call and what the city asks.

Paterson, the county seat of Passaic County, was established in 1792 as America's first planned industrial city, centered around the Great Falls of the Passaic River. It is home to Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.

Paterson Parking Authority meters and Paterson Station

The Paterson Parking Authority owns or operates parking facilities and also has meters on streets and in designated parking lots; rates are posted at each site. Meter rules on Paterson streets are enforced by the Paterson Police Department as well as Parking Authority Enforcement personnel. The Parking Authority office is at 125 Broadway, Suite 100, Paterson, NJ 07505, phone 973-977-3999.

Paterson Station is at Market & Ward Sts., 1 block west of Straight St., and is served by the Main-Bergen County commuter rail line. Its parking lot at Ward St & Dale Ave is owned by the municipality, with contact the Paterson Parking Authority.

FILCO trash collection and RecycleCoach bulk pickup

Regular trash is collected by FILCO twice a week, according to zone. Residents type in their address to find their garbage and recycling days, and can also use the Recycling Coach App.

Bulk pickups are scheduled online through the RecycleCoach Bulky Tool, and the city says the bulk pickup is free. The city yard at 402 E. 16th street accepts bulk items Monday to Saturday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, closed 11:00am to 1:30pm daily. Residents must bring a valid photo ID showing Paterson residency.

Passaic Valley Water Commission and the Municipal ID card

The City Public Works page links to the Passaic Valley Water Commission for water service.

Paterson residents can get a Municipal ID card, which serves as proof of identification and residency for services and programs within the City of Paterson. The application needs proof of identity and proof of residency, and ID hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Central Registration and voter registration

Paterson Public Schools has a Central Registration Department that helps families register children into its schools; its phone is 973-321-2501.

In Passaic County, voter registration is handled by the Superintendent of Elections & Commissioner of Registration, whose office is in Paterson.

Rent Leveling office and the Property Registration Form

Paterson property owners must submit an annual Property Registration Form to the Rent Leveling office; there is no fee for the form. The office administers and enforces the Rent Leveling Ordinance, Chapter 381-4 of the City of Paterson Municipal Code, and mediates tenant and landlord disputes.

Tax Assessor deductions and the Mercantile License

The Tax Assessor's Office approves applications for Veteran, Senior Citizen and Disabled deductions and total tax exemption applications for Disabled Veterans and non-profit organizations.

Paterson businesses must register and obtain a Mercantile License under city ordinance.