New Jersey Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien

Have you made full payment to a contractor who has failed to discharge its lien from your property? File this New Jersey Affidavit of Payment to get the lien discharged.

• The Affidavit can be sworn by either a property owner or by a community association, in the case of common interest property.
• The form must be filed with the County Clerk after it has been sworn and notarized.
• This Affidavit of Payment can only be used for properties within the State of New Jersey.
• Don't let old paid liens affect your ability to remortgage or sell your property. Buy the Affidavit of Payment to Discharge Lien form and clear those liens off your title now.

Discharge your lien claim in New Jersey with this downloadable and easy-to-use Discharge of Construction Lien Claim form.

• The form must be completed by the lien claimant, acknowledged by a notary, and then filed with the County Records office where the original lien claim was filed.
• The lien claim form is available in MS Word format and is editable and reusable.
• Intended for use only in the State of New Jersey.

Instructions for NJ Contractors and Subtrades

NJ contractors and subtrades are required to file their lien claims using the official New Jersey Construction Lien Claim form. This form is designed to ensure compliance with the Construction Lien Law, P.L. 1993, c. 318 (C.2A:44A), and provides a standardized process for submitting claims.

Key Components of the Lien Claim Form

• Notice of Unpaid Balance and Arbitration Award:
  • This section documents any outstanding payments and details regarding arbitration awards, if applicable.
• Claimant's Representation and Verification Statement:
  • The claimant must provide a sworn statement verifying the accuracy and legitimacy of the lien claim.
• Notice to Owner of Real Property:
  • This notice informs the property owner of the existence of a lien claim filed against their property.
• Notice to Subcontractor or Contractor:
  • This section notifies relevant subcontractors or contractors involved in the project about the lien claim.
• Certificate of Delivery:
  • The certificate records details on how and when the form was served to all required parties.

Format and Usage

The template is provided as a fully editable form in Word format. After purchasing, users may utilize the form as often as needed to file claims. Please note that this form is intended solely for use within the State of New Jersey.