About Sheriff's Sales
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Based upon the advice of Senator Britnee N. Timberlake (click here) and pending Judicial review of the Community Wealth Preservation Program (CWPP), the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office is suspending participation in the NONPROFIT portion of the CWPP. Accordingly, we will not be accepting nonprofit registrations at this time.
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COMMUNITY WEALTH PRESERVATION PROGRAM
ANYONE UTILIZING THE COMMUNITY WEALTH PRESERVATION PROGRAM MUST CONTACT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND PROVIDE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION 5 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY SALE DATE
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Please click HERE for more information
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What is a Sheriff’s Sale?
A sheriff’s sale, generally the last step in the foreclosure process, is a forced sale of real property at public auction.
Foreclosure is the legal process initiated by a lender who holds a mortgage on a property in which the borrower/property owner has defaulted on repaying the loan. This action enables the financial institution to foreclose or terminate the rights of the property owner and force the sale of the property to recoup its loan loss.
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When and Where
Sheriff’s sales are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month (excluding holidays) at 2:00 p.m. in the historic Sussex County Courthouse, 3 High Street in Newton, New Jersey.
If you plan to attend a sheriff’s sale, you should contact the Foreclosure Unit at 973.579.0850 to make sure a property scheduled for sale has not been adjourned or otherwise postponed.
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Notice of Sales/Advertisement
Electronic Bulletin Board
Notices of sales are posted on the electronic bulletin board outside the office of the Foreclosure Unit.
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Newspapers
All sheriff’s sales for real property are advertised for four consecutive weeks prior to the initial date of sale. The Sussex County Sheriff's Office legal notices and sales will be advertised in the Advertiser News North and the Township Journal.
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Online database
The Foreclosure Unit maintains an online database of sheriff’s sales which is continually updated as information changes. While every effort is made to insure that these listings are accurate and timely, the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office does not warrant or guarantee the reliability of same.
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​Sheriff's Sale Procedures
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The following information is provided as a public service by the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office and is intended to present a general overview regarding how sheriff’s sales are conducted. We strongly urge anyone who plans to acquire real property through a sheriff’s sale to seek legal advice and exercise extreme caution.
For The Defendant (Homeowner/Debtor)
The homeowner may, at any time prior to the sale try to stop their home from going to foreclosure sale by reinstating the amount owed, pay the judgment in full, obtain another loan, etc.
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Defendant Adjournments:
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Prior and up to 2:00 p.m. on the day of the sale, a homeowner may make up to two (2) adjournment requests, not exceeding 30 calendar days for each adjournment, per NJ Statute NJSA 2A:17-36. Contact the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office at 973-579-0850.
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New Jersey Statute NJSA 2A:17-36 allows for an additional consensual adjournment only if both the lender and the debtor agree.
Defendant Rights Post-Sale:
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Following the sale, the homeowner has a period of 10 calendar days in which the property can be redeemed. During this time, they are still the lawful owner of the property. The redemption period can only be extended through court order. (Contact the Courts for an extension if needed, not the Sheriff’s Office.)
For Plaintiff Attorneys
In order to initiate a sheriff’s sale for real property in foreclosure, you must supply our office with the following:
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Written request that the sale be scheduled
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Writ of Execution plus 2 copies
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$2,000.00 deposit
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Short form description for advertising purposes
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Clear legal Schedule A for deed
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Affidavit of Consideration for sheriff’s deed plus 1 copy
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Affidavit of Diligent Inquiry [Rule 4:64-2(d)]
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Notice to Tenants (Appendix XII-K, adopted 11/17/09)
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Please note that a representative from your firm is required to be present at the time of the sale. If you need further information or assistance, please contact us at 973.579.0850.