This page has been prepared to make the Raffle Application process easier for your organization to understand and follow and will guarantee success in obtaining a Raffle License for your fundraising event.

Please contact the Municipal Clerk's Office at (973) 284-4955 with any questions.

• Bingo and Raffle License Process 

• Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission Laws

How to Apply and Obtain a Raffle License

Complete the Raffle Application

Submit four (4) copies of your completed Raffle Application at least 8 weeks prior to your scheduled event to the Municipal Clerk’s Office.  Each copy of the completed Raffle Application must have original notarized signatures.   Photocopied signatures cannot be accepted. Please refer to the Raffle Application Instructions included in this packet when completing your application. 

• You must provide a list of your organization’s Officers and Members who will be assisting with the application process. We cannot process Bingo and Raffle Applications without this current list.

• The original Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission Registration certificate issued by the LGCCC to your organization must be presented at the time the Raffle Application is submitted. Raffle Applications cannot be processed otherwise.

Please visit the LGCCC website at http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/lgccc/lgc_registration.htm or contact LGCCC at (973) 273-8000 for details on how to obtain or renew your registration certificate.

Raffle Application Fees

Submit two separate checks with your completed Raffle Application.

• The first check is made payable to the “Township of Nutley” in the amount of $20.00.

• The second check is made payable to “LGCCC” in the amount listed on the LGCCC Fee Schedule. The LGCCC fees vary depending on the type and value of raffle prizes offered. Refer to the LGCCC Fee Schedule webpage for current information.

Background Check Performed

The Nutley Police Department will conduct a background check of the applicants listed on “Part E”, “Part F” “and Part G” of the Raffle Application. The background check process takes approximately 14 days.

Approval by the Township of Nutley

Once the Nutley Police Department has completed the background check, the Board of Commissioners must formally approve your Raffle Application. Keep in mind, the Board of Commissioners Meeting is held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month (see meeting dates below). 

Upon approval by the Board of Commissioners, the Municipal Clerk prepares a Findings and Determination which will be mailed to the State together with your Raffle Application and check payable to the LGCCC.

Board of Commissioners - 2026 Meeting Schedule

* Meeting dates with an asterisk will be held on Thursday.

Approval by the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission (LGCCC)

The Clerk’s Office will be authorized to issue a Raffle License upon State approval. State approval takes 21 days.

Issuance of Raffle License

Upon receiving State approval, the Clerk's Office will prepare your Raffle License for issuance and you will be notified when your Raffle License is available for pick up. Congratulations! You have successfully completed the Raffle Application process and your Raffle License has been issued.

Raffle Report of Operations 

After the raffle event is over, but no later than the 15th day of the calendar month immediately following the raffle event, your organization must file a Report of Operations with the LGCCC. We have included a Raffle Report of Operations form and instructions in this packet.

The completed Raffle Report of Operations can be mailed to (Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission, P.O. Box 46000, Newark, NJ 07101) or e-mailed to PetermanA@dca.lps.state.nj.us, and a copy should be filed with the Municipal Clerk office.

Raffle Application Instructions

PART A – GENERAL

1. Print the name of organization as it appears on LGCCC ID registration card.

2.  

   1. Print the address of organization as it appears on LGCCC ID registration card.

   2. The mailing address should reflect the name and address of the person who is to receive the Raffle License, Report of Operations form, and any other pertinent information regarding the raffle.

3. Date, time and type of raffle (example: July 1, 2025, 7:30 p.m., Off-premise 50/50 Cash prize)

4.  

   1. Address of the location where raffle will be conducted (must be in Nutley)

   2. Answer question, Yes or No.

5. Please provide form 13 if applicable

PART B – SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES

Complete list of expenses

PART C – SCHEDULE OF PURPOSES

1. State specific purpose of holding your raffle event

2. Complete only if another organization will be receiving the proceeds of the raffle.

PART D – SCHEDULE OF PRIZES

Description of ALL prizes and their value.

• For 50/50 cash prizes, please indicate number of cash prizes and % of gross cash proceeds to be awarded.

• For merchandise prizes, please describe ALL merchandise prizes and value of each prize. If you are not aware of the retail value state “to be determined” or “unknown at this time.”

PART E – OFFICERS OF APPLICANT

A minimum of two (2) officers must be listed. Complete all information requested for each officer listed.

PART F – MEMBERS OF APPLICANT WHO WILL BE IN CHARGE OF THE GAMES

At least one (1) member in charge must be listed. Complete all information requested for each member listed. Responsible persons must be “over age 21”.

PART G – MEMBERS OF APPLICANT WHO WILL ASSIST IN CONDUCTING THE GAMES

Complete all information requested for members who will assist in conducting the raffle event. Responsible persons must be “over age 21”.

PART H – NAMES OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MEMBERS WILL ASSIST IN CONDUCTING THE GAMES

Complete if applicable

PART I – STATEMENT OF APPLICATION AND MEMBERS IN CHARGE

Signature of Officer and Title – individual must be listed in PART E of the Raffle Application

Member(s)-in-charge - individual(s) must be listed in PART F of the Raffle Application. All signatures must be original and notarized!

IMPORTANT:
If you are applying for an OFF-PREMISE RAFFLE FOR EITHER CASH OR MERCHANDISE PRIZES you are required to attach a sample raffle ticket to your application.

If you need assistance with your ticket, please contact the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission at 973-273-8000 or visit their website at http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/lgccc/Pages/applications.aspx.