New Jersey § 52:16-8

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:16-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 52:16-8.

a. Notwithstanding the statutory provisions to the contrary, for any of the areas

listed in subsection b. of this section, whenever a law of this State directs a filing

to be made with, or a certification to be obtained from, the Office of the Secretary

of State, that law shall be construed to mean a filing with, or a certification from,

the State's commercial recording program, no matter where the program is assigned

as part of any government reorganization plan. b. The provisions set forth in subsection a. of this section shall apply to filings

and certifications for corporations and all other legal business entities, Uniform

Commercial Code financing statements, notaries public and foreign commissioners of

deeds, apostilles and other certifications used in international and domestic document

exchange, trade names, trade and service marks, collection agency bonds, and legal

name changes.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:16-8

What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:16-8 cover?

Section 52:16-8 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.

How do I cite New Jersey § 52:16-8?

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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?

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How does New Jersey § 52:16-8 apply to my situation?

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