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New Jersey

For New Jersey, preliminary notice required is conditional — not required for commercial projects; required for residential projects (owner-occupied 1-2 family dwelling) within 60 days of last furnishing; notice name is Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien; notice deadline — gc (days) is not required; notice deadline — sub/supplier (days) is 60; lien recording deadline — gc (days) is 90, recorded from its source on 2026-08-14.

State
New Jersey verified
Preliminary notice required
conditional — not required for commercial projects; required for residential projects (owner-occupied 1-2 family dwelling) within 60 days of last furnishing our reading
Notice name
Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien verified
Notice deadline — GC (days)
not required
Notice deadline — sub/supplier (days)
60 verified
Lien recording deadline — GC (days)
90 verified
Lien recording deadline — sub/supplier (days)
90 verified
Enforcement deadline (days)
365
Lien scope
unpaid balance our reading
Late notice consequence
forfeiture our reading
Statute
N.J.S.A. 2A:44A-1 et seq. verified
Sourcemechanicslien.com
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<https://www.mechanicslien.com/new-jersey/notice-requirements> Notice Requirements Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien obligations for residential projects, commercial project exemptions, and public works payment bond claim notice requirements under New Jersey law Learn More <https://www.mechanicslien.com/new-jersey/mechanic-lien-deadlines> Mechanic Lien Deadlines 60-day residential NUB deadline, 90-day commercial lien filing requirements, County Clerk recording procedures, and lien amount limitations under N.J.S.A. 2A:44A-1 et seq.

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