How do I forclose on a construction lien that I have made? What are the steps to take and how do I star the process

The party with the lien needs to actually sue them in New Jersey Civil Court within one year of the last date that the contractor worked on the project (not when the lien was filed). Although you are not supposed to, you mcan represent yourself in Small Claims (if the debt is less than $3,000) and you may even be able to get away with it in Special Civil Part (if the debt is less than $15,000). However, if you are a contractor who is more than that, or if you really want to be sure that the debt can be collected, you should probably consult with an attorney who understands New Jersey construction law.