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Off-Market Investment Properties in Elizabeth, NJ
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Where things happen for a property in Elizabeth. This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the office or a local real estate attorney before you rely on it.
- County
- Union County
- Deeds and records
- Deeds and mortgages in Union County are recorded by the Union County Clerk. Land records can be searched online 24/7 through the Clerk's public land records site.
- Foreclosure sales
- New Jersey foreclosures are judicial (Superior Court, Chancery Division). After final judgment and a writ of execution, the county sheriff sells the property at public auction. The Union County Sheriff's Office holds foreclosure sales on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. (every other Wednesday under its 2026 schedule), usually at the Warinanco Ice Skating Center, 1 Park Drive, Roselle; check the sheriff's schedule for changes. Listings are on Civil View.
- Local rules for owners
- Elizabeth requires a certificate on the transfer of residential property, now called a Certificate of Resale (City Code 15.12.860, amended by Ordinance 6013). The city accepts Resale Certificate applications online.
- Rent-controlled apartment buildings must file the annual Rent Control property registration form with the city, due by March 1 for 2026, and registration renewals require proof of a renewed Rental Certificate of Occupancy (Ordinance 5424).
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FAQ
Where are foreclosure sales held for Elizabeth properties?
New Jersey foreclosures are judicial (Superior Court, Chancery Division). After final judgment and a writ of execution, the county sheriff sells the property at public auction. The Union County Sheriff's Office holds foreclosure sales on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. (every other Wednesday under its 2026 schedule), usually at the Warinanco Ice Skating Center, 1 Park Drive, Roselle; check the sheriff's schedule for changes. Listings are on Civil View.
Where are deeds recorded for Elizabeth properties?
Deeds and mortgages in Union County are recorded by the Union County Clerk. Land records can be searched online 24/7 through the Clerk's public land records site.
Does Elizabeth have rules for rental property owners?
Elizabeth requires a certificate on the transfer of residential property, now called a Certificate of Resale (City Code 15.12.860, amended by Ordinance 6013). The city accepts Resale Certificate applications online. Rent-controlled apartment buildings must file the annual Rent Control property registration form with the city, due by March 1 for 2026, and registration renewals require proof of a renewed Rental Certificate of Occupancy (Ordinance 5424).
New Jersey Rules That Apply Here
Closings, transfer tax, the foreclosure process and wholesaling rules are set at the state level.
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