If you're representing yourself in a foreclosure case, visit our self-help section.
If you're representing yourself in a foreclosure case, visit our self-help section.
Filing Fee Schedule
| Complaints | $405 |
| Answers or First Appearances | $175 |
| Motions | $ 50 |
Checks or money orders should be made payable to Treasurer - State of New Jersey. Attorneys may use their Judiciary Collateral Account to pay any fees. Cash is not accepted.
Fee Waiver Request:
Fill out the
General Equity Judge in the county where property is located. The judge will review the fee waiver request. Once the judge determines eligibility, your documents will be forwarded to the Superior Court Clerk's Office for filing. If the judge denies the fee waiver request, you will be notified to submit the fee before the documents can be filed.
Copy Requests:
For information on obtaining copies of files or documents call Customer Service at . Requests for records must be in writing. Refer to Copies of Court Records for more details on submitting a request.
Foreclosure Mediations & Mediation Services
Free foreclosure mediation is available to try to save your home. Mediation is a process where a neutral third-party hears your case. The mediator does not make a decision on the case but guides both parties to an acceptable outcome on their terms. Lenders can still pursue foreclosure actions during the mediation process. It is imperative to begin requesting mediation as soon as possible following a notice of foreclosure.
The first step in the process is to file for mediation services. Attorneys or self-represented litigants can complete the
If a sheriff's sale is scheduled, there are 2 statutory stays that can be requested.
Be aware of scams. Companies that promise to help you get a loan modification, or notices to rescue your home from foreclosure, are popping up all over NJ. You need to protect yourself and your home from scam companies that have no regard for you and your home.
You need to carefully check the company's credentials, reputation, and experience. Watch out for warning signs of a scam. Companies may falsely claim to be affiliated with a nonprofit or government entity, or endorsed by government officials. You should maintain personal contact with your lender and mortgage servicer. Your mortgage lender can help you find real options to avoid foreclosure. You should use the free HUD/NJHMFA-certified housing counselor. More information including tips to avoid foreclosure scams are outlined in the
Notices to the Bar
- Notice - Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program - Resumption of Availability of Housing Counselors: Notice to Defendants
Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program - Rule Relaxation Order
Foreclosure for Renters
Residential tenants in a property facing foreclosure might be protected by NJ's Anti-Eviction statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 to 61.12. Legitimate residential tenants have rights to stay on the property notwithstanding a foreclosure.
Frequently, because lenders don't know tenants' names, the foreclosure complaint will name "John Doe, Tenants No. 1 to 10." If a lender is unaware that the property is rented, a tenant may first be told about the foreclosure when the lender has a writ of possession. See the
Additional Resources for Foreclosure Help
Legal Services of New Jersey can provide resources and legal assistance for qualified litigants. The