INSTRUCTIONS:

• All properties located in the Township of North Bergen, which are foreclosed upon, must be registered in accordance with Township Ordinance 561-22, which is available at https://vacantpropertyreg.com/north-bergen-vacant-property-ordinance/

• Upon filing a foreclosure complaint, the creditor shall immediately inspect the property to determine whether it is vacant or occupied, and shall, within 10 days thereafter, register the property with the Township Building Department.

• Registration fees ($500 for occupied properties and $2,500 for vacant or abandoned properties) shall be paid upon initial registration and annually thereafter. Please make checks payable to Vacant Property Registration, LLC, and mail to attention: Foreclosure and Vacant Property Registration, 157a 1st Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302.

• Where the status of foreclosed property changes (i.e., where a property is subsequently vacated or abandoned) an updated registration form and any required additional fee shall be filed and paid.
SECTION 1: ADDRESS OF PROPERTY
This section collects basic information about the property.

SECTION 2: PURPOSE OF FORM
(Check appropriate boxes)
Note: Property will not be de-registered without the attachment of all supporting documentation showing proof of why property is being de-registered.
SECTION 3: PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
(PO) Property Owner
SECTION 4: CREDITOR/MORTGAGE SERVICER INFORMATION
(C) Creditor
(MSP) Mortgage Service Provider

SECTION 5: INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR SERVICE
The mortgagee/creditor hereby designates the following person, located in New Jersey, as authorized to accept service of process at the address listed, by certified mail…
(IA) Individual Authorized
SECTION 6: INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING AND SECURING PROPERTY
COMPANY AND INDIVIDUAL TO CONTACT REGARDING MAINTENANCE, SECURITY AND UPKEEP ISSUES FOR VACANT PROPERTY
(M) Maintenance
Note: The creditor or local property management company, as appropriate, must inspect the property once a month for the duration of the registration requirement to determine whether the property is vacant and provide any maintenance and upkeep so the property is maintained in accordance with the Township property maintenance code.
INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Download this PDF file, fill in, and sign.

2. Fill in the PDF form and sign.

3. Download the signed PDF form and upload it back here.