New Jersey Construction Lien Form
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A mechanics lien is a powerful tool that contractors and suppliers can use to get paid on a private construction project. A New Jersey mechanics lien, also known as a “construction lien,” allows unpaid construction parties to record a claim against the property in New Jersey.
Fill out the form on the right to download the New Jersey Construction Lien Form.
This form meets the requirements of New Jersey’s Construction Lien Law as enacted by the New Jersey state legislature.
Rules and regulations for sending a New Jersey Mechanics Lien
Liens must be filed in New Jersey within 90 days from when the claimant last furnishes labor and/or materials to a construction project. This deadline marks the 90 day period from when you last performed labor and/or materials.
After completing the New Jersey Construction Lien Form, you must deliver it to the appropriate parties required by statute. Notices are typically served on the property owner and, for sub-tier parties, the general contractor. However, depending on the type of notice, it can be helpful to send notices to anyone else who is in charge of your payment, like a lender or surety company on the project.
Others are asking about New Jersey Mechanics Lien
Can i file a Mechanic lien
Intentionally passing a bad check = fraud. You may able to get puntive damages against this guy. If the amount of money is anything considerable, you should consider suing him to try get your unpaid bills PLUS attorneys' fees. You might have a hard time finding a lawyer to represent you on contingency (they don't get paid until you do), but you have a good chance of making this deadbeat repay whatever reasonable sum you were forced to pay for legal counsel.
Can a contractor file a lien without court?
No. If the contractor tries to lien your house, you would receive notice of the same and be given an opportunity to contest the lien claim. If it has been more than 60 days since the work was performed, and you have not received a NUB (or "Notice of Unpaid Balance), you should be clear as far as potential NJ residential liens go.
Should I file lien against each homeowner or the condo association
New Jersey has specific rules regarding mechanics liens, condominiums, and community associations. When a contractor is performing work pursuant to an agreement with the community association, rather than directly with an owner or owners, the lien is against the association, itself - pursuant to § 2A: 44A-3(c)(2) of the New Jersey mechanics lien statutes.
To the extent that there's a direct contract with any individual owner(s), the lien claim would attach directly to the individual unit(s).
For further discussion on New Jersey lien laws: New Jersey Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs.
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New Jersey County Recorders
Looking to file/record a mechanics lien in New Jersey? You'll need to get your New Jersey mechanics lien filed and recorded with the county recorder in the county where the construction project is located. Here is a listing of all county recorders in New Jersey. Click on any county to find more information about how to get your lien recorded in that county.
Atlantic
5901 Main Street
Mays Landing, New Jersey, 8330
phone: (609)641-7867, (609)625-4011
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Bergen
One Bergen County Plaza Room 110
Hackensack, New Jersey, 7601
phone: 201.336.7000
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Burlington
49 Rancocas Rd
Mt Holly, New Jersey, 8060
phone: 609 265 5000
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Camden
520 MARKET ST- ROOM 102
Camden, New Jersey, 8102
phone: 856-225-5300
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Cape May
7 N. Main Street
Cape May Court House, New Jersey, 8210
phone: 609-465-1010
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Essex
465 Martin Luther King Blvd, Room 240
Newark, New Jersey, 7102
phone: (973) 621-4921
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Gloucester
1 North Broad St
Woodbury, New Jersey, 8096
phone: 856-853-3230
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Hudson
257 Cornelison Avenue 4th floor
Jersey City, New Jersey, 7302
phone: (201) 369-3470
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Hunterdon
71 Main Street, Hall of Records
Flemington, New Jersey, 8822
phone: 908-788-1221
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Mercer
240 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey, 8608
phone: 609-989-6464
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Middlesex
75 Bayard Street
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 8901
phone: (732) 745-3827
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Monmouth
33 Mechanic Street, 2nd Floor Attn: Recording Department
Freehold, New Jersey, 7728
phone: 732-431-7324 ext. 4
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Morris
10 Court St
Morristown, New Jersey, 7963
phone: 9732856000
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Ocean
118 Washington Street
Toms River, New Jersey, 8754
phone: (732) 929-2018
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Passaic
401 Grand Street Room 113
Paterson, New Jersey, 7505
phone: (973) 881-4777 ext 3
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Salem
110 Fifth St.
Salem, New Jersey, 8079
phone: 856.935.7510
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Somerset
20 grove st
Somerville, New Jersey, 8876
phone: (908) 231-7007
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Sussex
Hall of Records 83 Spring St., Suite 304
Newton, New Jersey, 7860
phone: 973-579-0900
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Union
2 Broad Street Rm 114
Elizabeth, New Jersey, 7207
phone: 908-527-4787
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Warren
413 Second St
belvidere, New Jersey, 7823
phone: (908) 475-6211
fax: 908-475-6208