Can a replacement be obtained if the original tax sale certificate is lost?
Yes. N.J.S.A. 54:5-52.1 provides that municipalities may issue a ‘duplicate’ tax certificate for a fee of up to $100. The replacement certificate must be labeled with the word ‘duplicate’, and most municipalities charge $100 for this service. • What costs will be incurred in the foreclosure process and which costs are recoverable if the lien is redeemed? The Recoverable Costs [ and the Typical Recoverable Amount ] are as follows: • Plaintiff’s costs foreclosure (N.J.S.A. 22A:2-10): [ $50.00 ] • Fee for filing foreclosure complaint (N.J.S.A. 22A:2-8): [ $200.00 ] (as of July 1, 2002 – $200.00) • Fee for filing lis pendens (N.J.S.A. 2A:15-13): [ $40.00 ] (as of July 21, 2003 the maximum fee is $50.00) • Fees for filing motion(s) ____ @ $30.00 per motion: [ $30.00 ] (N.J.S.A. 22A:2-8) • Search fees pursuant (R. 4:42-10(a)): [ $275.00 ] (Cannot exceed the greater of 1% of the total amount due plaintiff under the final judgment or $500.00 and includes property, tax, title, judgment, d.m.v a
