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NJ State
Forms

Commonly used New Jersey real estate and title forms, organized for quick access by attorneys, lenders, and title professionals.

Transaction
Documents

Seller's Residency Certification / Exemption (GIT/REP-3)

Required at every NJ closing. Determines whether the seller is a NJ resident (exempt from withholding) or non-resident (subject to estimated income tax withholding). Filed with the NJ Division of Taxation.

Download GIT/REP-3 (NJ Treasury) →

Non-Resident Seller's Tax Withholding (GIT/REP-1)

Estimated Gross Income Tax payment form for non-resident sellers. The title company withholds and remits the estimated tax (typically 8.97% for individuals, 2% for entities) at closing.

Download GIT/REP-1 (NJ Treasury) →

Affidavit of Title

Sworn statement by the seller/grantor certifying facts about property ownership, outstanding liens, judgments, boundary disputes, and possession. Required at closing for title insurance issuance.

Prepared by Simplicity Title for each transaction -- contact us for a copy.

NJ Realty Transfer Fee (RTF-1 / RTF-1EE)

Realty transfer fee declaration filed with the county clerk at recording. Calculates the fee owed (typically $2.00-$6.85 per $500 of consideration). Exemptions apply for certain transfers.

Download RTF-1 (NJ Treasury) →

Bulk Sale Notification (C-9600)

Required when purchasing all or substantially all of a business's assets (including real property). Filed with the NJ Division of Taxation to ensure no outstanding tax liabilities transfer to the buyer.

Download C-9600 (NJ Treasury) →

County & State
Filing Forms

Deed (Bargain & Sale with Covenants)

The standard NJ deed for residential transfers. Conveys title with covenants against grantor's acts but without full warranty. Must meet NJ recording requirements (margins, font size, signature acknowledgments).

Prepared by Simplicity Title for each transaction -- contact us for a draft.

ALTA Settlement Statement (HUD-1 Replacement)

The standard closing disclosure / settlement statement used in NJ transactions. Details all debits and credits to buyer, seller, and lender. Compliant with TRID/CFPB requirements.

Generated by Simplicity Title for each closing -- learn more about the Closing Disclosure.

NJ Lien Search Request

Request form for municipal tax and lien searches from NJ municipalities. Required to verify property tax status, water/sewer assessments, and any municipal liens prior to closing.

Simplicity Title orders these on your behalf -- included in our title search process.

Disclaimer: These forms are provided as general reference for real estate professionals. Links point to official New Jersey government sources where available. Forms and requirements change -- always verify you are using the current version. Simplicity Title prepares and handles all required forms as part of our title and settlement services. For specific questions, contact our team.

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the Paperwork

Don't worry about tracking down the right forms. When you order through Simplicity Title, we prepare and manage all required documents for your transaction.