New Jersey § 46:15-6
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 46:15-6, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46:15-6.
In addition to other prerequisites for recording, no deed evidencing transfer of title
to real property shall be recorded in the office of any county recording officer unless
it satisfies the following requirements: a. If the transfer is subject to any fee established under section 3 of P.L.1968, c. 49 ( C.46:15-7 ) or section 2 of P.L.2003, c. 113 ( C.46:15-7.1 ), a statement of the true consideration for the transfer shall be contained in the deed, the acknowledgment, the proof of the execution, or an appended affidavit by one of the parties to the deed or that party's legal representative. b. If the transfer is exempt from any fee established under section 3 of P.L.1968, c. 49 ( C.46:15-7 ) or section 2 of P.L.2003, c. 113 ( C.46:15-7.1 ), an affidavit stating the basis for the exemption shall be appended to the deed. c. If the transfer is of real property upon which there is new construction, the words
“NEW CONSTRUCTION” in upper case lettering shall be printed clearly at the top of
the first page of the deed, and an affidavit by the grantor stating that the transfer
is of property upon which there is new construction shall be appended to the deed.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 46:15-6
What does New Jersey Statutes § 46:15-6 cover?
Section 46:15-6 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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