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A construction lien must be filed within 90 days from the date the last work was performed, or from the last date on which materials, services or equipment was provided. The construction lien must be filed with the county clerk for the county in which the property to be subject to the lien is located.

Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on construction projects are allowed to file construction liens under the New Jersey Construction Lien Law. The rules for commercial property differ in their requirements from construction liens on residential property.

Recording a lien (used as collateral) Complete a Universal Title Application (form OS/SS-UTA). Provide the New Jersey title. Pay the $85 fee. The MVC accepts American Express® card, Visa® card, MasterCard®, Discover card®, checks, money orders and cash.

Judgments and Liens in New Jersey Federal Tax Liens will only be found in the county's land records. HOA Liens can be recorded in the county's land records, or they may be filed in superior court records. All other judgments and liens, including foreclosure cases, are filed in superior court records.

THE PARTY ENTITLED TO A CONSTRUCTION LIEN A contractor, subcontractor, or supplier that provides work, services, materials, or equipment to improve privately owned real property may claim a lien on the privately owned real property to secure payment (N.J.S.A. 2A:44A-3).

Must first file a Notice of Unpaid Balance (NUB) and Right to File Lien with the county clerk within 60 days of the last day they provided materials or services for the project, before a construction lien can be filed against the property.