New Jersey § 46:18-11
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 46:18-11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46:18-11.
a. A person which is entitled to receive payment of a mortgage duly recorded or registered
in this State pursuant to a written agreement, whether or not recorded, entered into
with the holder or owner of the mortgage may execute a discharge, satisfaction-piece,
release, subordination or postponement on behalf of the holder or owner thereof, which
instrument shall be accepted for recording by the county clerk or register of deeds
and mortgages, so long as: (1) it meets the requirements of section 2 of P.L.1991, c. 308 ( C.46:15-1.1 ); and (2) it contains the following wording in the body thereof: “__________ is authorized to execute this instrument pursuant to the terms of a written agreement
dated __________, between __________, as owner or holder of the mortgage, and __________, as servicer thereof.” b. A person which is the owner or holder of a mortgage duly recorded or registered
in this State for which a prior assignment thereof is unrecorded, may execute a discharge,
satisfaction-piece, release, subordination or postponement thereof, which instrument
shall be accepted for recording by the county clerk or register of deeds and mortgages,
so long as: (1) it meets the requirements of section 2 of P.L.1991, c. 308 ( C.46:15-1.1 ); and (2) it contains wording in the body of the instrument setting forth the particulars
concerning all assignments of the mortgage, whether or not recorded. c. Upon payment of the appropriate fees therefor, the county clerk or register of
deeds and mortgages shall cause a marginal notation to be made upon the record of
a mortgage which is specifically described in an instrument submitted in accordance
with subsection a. or b. of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 46:18-11
What does New Jersey Statutes § 46:18-11 cover?
Section 46:18-11 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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