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Note: This Bulletin has been replaced by NJ2016005 - UNDERWRITING - New Jersey Lien Chart. Use it for reference only.

Bulletin Document
V 1
Date: June 15, 1999
To: All Issuing Offices in New Jersey
RE: Lien Period Chart

Dear Associates:

Please find below an updated lien period chart (Exhibit A). Many examiners find it to be a helpful reference tool.

Please distribute it to all title examiners as well as add it to your New Jersey Underwriting Bulletins Book as Tab 2.

A new Table of Contents for the underwriting bulletin book is also available by contacting the New Jersey District Office.

If you have any questions, please contact this office.

THIS BULLETIN IS FURNISHED TO INFORM YOU OF CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS. AS A REMINDER, YOU ARE CHARGED WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONTENT ON VIRTUAL UNDERWRITER  AS IT EXISTS FROM TIME TO TIME AS IT APPLIES TO YOU, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS. OUR UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTS DO NOT AUTHORIZE OUR ISSUING AGENTS TO ENGAGE IN SETTLEMENTS OR CLOSINGS ON BEHALF OF STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT INTENDED TO DIRECT YOUR ESCROW OR SETTLEMENT PRACTICES OR TO CHANGE PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTS. CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY, OR NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION SHOULD NEVER BE SHARED OR DISSEMINATED EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY LAW. IF APPLICABLE STATE LAW OR REGULATION IMPOSES ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO COMPLY WITH THOSE REQUIREMENTS.

Exhibit A

LIEN PERIOD CHART

Lien:
Duration:
Nature of Lien:
Statutory Reference:
Place of Recordation:
Discharge:
Federal Tax Lien
10 years, 30 days
Lien for non-payment of any Federal Tax
IRC 6321, 28USC3201
County
Discharge IRC 6325

Lien:
Duration:
Nature of Lien:
Statutory Reference:
Place of Recordation:
Discharge:
UCC-1 - Financing Statements
5 years - can be continued by filing within 6 months prior to expiration
Security interest on fixtures and personal property
NJSA 12A:9-101 et seq., NJSA 12A:9-302. NJSA 12A:9-403
County and Secretary of State
UCC-3 - Termination Statement

Lien:
Duration:
Nature of Lien:
Statutory Reference:
Place of Recordation:
Discharge:
Corporate Franchise Tax Lien
10 years
Tax for the right to do business as a corporation
NJSA 54:10A-16, NJSA 54:49-1
No recording required
Payment of Tax, clear report

Lien:
Duration:
Nature of Lien:
Statutory Reference:
Place of Recordation:
Discharge:
Transfer Inheritance Tax
15 years
Lien for Transfer Inheritance Tax
NJSA 54:33-1 et seq.
None
Recording of Lien Waiver

Lien:
Duration:
Nature of Lien:
Statutory Reference:
Place of Recordation:
Discharge:
Debts of Decedent
1 year or 6 months if limited by court order
Debts of decedent
NJSA 3A:24-16
None
Expiration on time

Lien:
Duration:
Nature of Lien:
Statutory Reference:
Place of Recordation:
Discharge:
NUB, Notice of Unpaid Balance/Right to File Lien
90 days
Pre-requisite to filing a Construction Lien Claim on residential property
NJSA 2A:44A-1, et seq.
County
Discharge or Bonding

Lien:
Duration:

Nature of Lien:
Statutory Reference:
Place of Recordation:
Discharge:
Construction Lien Claim
1 year from date of last work/material or 30 days after demand to file suit, if none filed
Mechanic's lien claim
NJSA 2A:44A-1, et seq.
County
Discharge or Bonding

Lien:
Duration:
Nature of Lien:
Statutory Reference:
Place of Recordation:
Discharge:
Lis Pendens
5 years
Notice of pendency of suite affecting real estate
NJSA 2A:15-6 to 17
County
Discharge

Lien:
Duration:
Nature of Lien:
Statutory Reference:
Place of Recordation:
Discharge:
Contracts for Sale of Real Estate
3 months from date of settlement set in contract
Equitable lien for deposit/payments Equitable Conversion
NJSA 46:16-1(a), NJSA 46:21-1
County
Termination of Contract or merger into deed

Lien:
Duration:
Nature of Lien:
Statutory Reference:
Place of Recordation:
Discharge:
Institutional Lien
20 years
Secure repayment of debts in public hospitals
NJSA 30:4-80.1, NJSA 44:5-19.1, NJSA 30:4C-29.1
County
Discharge

Lien:
Duration:
Nature of Lien:
Statutory Reference:
Place of Recordation:
Discharge:

Mortgage
20 years after date of final payment
NJ is a lien state
NJSA 46:16-1(b)
County
Cancellation, discharge, satisfaction

Lien:
Duration:
Nature of Lien:
Statutory Reference:
Place of Recordation:
Discharge:
Reimbursement Agreement
20 years
Repayment to county welfare board for old age assistance
NJSA 44:7-14 to 16, NJSA 44:1-30, 2, 3, NJSA 44:9-91.3
County
Discharge

Lien:
Duration:
Nature of Lien:
Statutory Reference:
Place of Recordation:
Discharge:
Alcoholic Beverage Tax
20 years
Warrant to Sheriff to levy for unpaid tax
NJSA 54:44-2
County or Superior Court
Return of warrant satisfied, or release of lien

Lien:
Duration:
Nature of Lien:
Statutory Reference:
Place of Recordation:
Discharge:
Civil Recognizance
6 years, NJSA 2A:14-29
Bond for compliance with court order
NJSA 2A:14-46, 47
County or Superior Court
Discharge

Lien:
Duration:
Nature of Lien:
Statutory Reference:
Place of Recordation:
Discharge:
County Attachment
Until discharged
Seizure of property for payment debt
NJSA 2A:26-9 to 11
County
Warrant to Satisfy

Lien:
Duration:
Nature of Lien:
Statutory Reference:
Place of Recordation:
Discharge:
Criminal Recognizance
6 years, NJSA 2A:162-5
Bail Bond
Rule 3:26-4(c), (d), NJSA 2A:8-29, NJSA 2A:162-1
County Clerk
Discharge

References

Bulletins Replaced:
  • None
Related Bulletins:
Underwriting Manual:
  • None
Exceptions Manual:
  • None
Forms:
  • None