Somerset County Bargain and Sale Deed Form (New Jersey)
All Somerset County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Bargain and Sale Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Somerset County compliant document last validated/updated 9/16/2024
Bargain and Sale Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Somerset County compliant document last validated/updated 9/27/2024
Completed Example of the Bargain and Sale Deed Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Somerset County compliant document last validated/updated 10/25/2024
The following New Jersey and Somerset County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Bargain and Sale Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Somerset County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Somerset County Clerk
20 Grove St / PO Box 3000, Somerville, New Jersey 08876-1262
Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m M-F
Phone: (908) 231-7013
Local jurisdictions located in Somerset County include:
- Basking Ridge
- Bedminster
- Belle Mead
- Bernardsville
- Blawenburg
- Bound Brook
- Bridgewater
- Far Hills
- Flagtown
- Franklin Park
- Gladstone
- Hillsborough
- Kingston
- Liberty Corner
- Lyons
- Manville
- Martinsville
- Neshanic Station
- Peapack
- Pluckemin
- Raritan
- Rocky Hill
- Skillman
- Somerset
- Somerville
- South Bound Brook
- Warren
- Watchung
- Zarephath
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Somerset County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Somerset County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Somerset County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Somerset County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Bargain and Sale Deed forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Somerset County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Somerset County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by New Jersey or Somerset County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Somerset County Bargain and Sale Deed forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
In New Jersey, real property can be transferred from one party to another by executing a bargain and sale deed with covenant as to grantor's acts.
Bargain and sale deeds are generally used to transfer the grantor's entire interest in the property at the time of conveyance without any warranties of title. Unlike quitclaim deeds, bargain and sale deeds imply that the grantor holds an actual interest in the property being conveyed. Additionally, in New Jersey, a bargain and sale deed with covenant as to grantor's acts includes a promise from the grantor that he or she has not encumbered the property (N.J.S.A. 46:4-6).
A lawful bargain and sale deed with covenant as to grantor's acts deed includes the grantor's full name, mailing address, and marital status, and the grantee's full name, mailing address, marital status, and vesting. Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. Generally, real property is owned in either sole ownership or in co-ownership.
For New Jersey residential property, the primary methods for holding title are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and tenancy by entirety. A conveyance to two or more unmarried persons is presumed to create a tenancy in common, unless otherwise stated. A conveyance to a married couple creates a tenancy by entirety, unless otherwise stated (N.J.S.A. 46:3-17, 46:3-17.3).
As with any conveyance of realty, a bargain and sale deed with covenant as to grantor's acts requires a complete legal description of the parcel. Recite the prior deed reference to maintain a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property. The deed must meet all state and county standards of form and content for recorded documents.
Sign the deed in the presence of a notary public or other authorized official. For a valid transfer, record the deed at the recording office in the county where the property is located. Contact the same office to confirm accepted forms of payment.
Deeds transferring new construction as the term is defined in N.J.S.A. 46:15-5(1)(g) should contain the words "NEW CONSTRUCTION" in all caps on the first page (N.J.S.A. 46:15-6(2)(c)).
If the conveyance is exempt from transfer taxes, explain why on the face of the deed. See N.J.S.A. 46:15-10 for transfer tax exemptions. A completed Affidavit of Consideration is required for deeds claiming exemption or partial exemption.
The Gross Income Tax Form (GIT/REP) must be recorded with a deed when transferring real property in New Jersey. Ask the local assessor or recording office for help choosing the correct version of the GIT/REP.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice. Contact an attorney with questions about using bargain and sale deeds, or for any other issues related to transfers of real property in New Jersey.
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