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Official property registration for Atlantic City

Registration services by Hera Registry

Atlantic County, New Jersey

Atlantic City Property Registration

by Hera

Register a property with Atlantic City

Atlantic City runs the registration program below. Review what you need and what it costs, then register online.

Registration program

Property Subject to Foreclosure

Register for Property Subject to Foreclosure

Registration Requirements

A Registrable Property is any real property that:

  • Is the subject of a foreclosure action;

  • Has a foreclosure judgment but has not yet been sold; or

  • Has been transferred to a mortgagee or affiliated entity via foreclosure sale or deed in lieu.

Registration

  • Registration is required within 10 days of initiation of the foreclosure action.

  • Each parcel requires a separate registration.

Registration information must be updated within 10 days of any change.

Renewals

  • Registrations must be renewed annually, measured from the initial foreclosure filing date.

OMT Update

  • OMT changes do not require a new registration but must be updated within 10 days.

Property Manager

  • A property manager must be designated.

  • A 24-hour contact telephone number is required.

  • Property manager must be local (within State)

Fee Exemptions

  • Governmental entities must register but are exempt from registration fees.

  • Governmental entities include HUD, VA, and USDA mortgagees or owners.

Posting Signage

  • Vacant properties must post signage visible from the street.

  • Size:  See Ordinance

  • Sign must include:

    • Property manager name;

    • 24-hour telephone number; and

    • Email address.

  • Exterior signage must be weather‑resistant.

Fees

Fees for registrations starting on or after October 8, 2026.

Property Subject to Foreclosure registration fees
Registration fee Amount
Registration fee $500

Late fees

No late fees.

Fees are paid online by card or bank account when you submit your registration. A payment processing fee, if any, is shown before you pay.

Inspection

No inspection fee.

Inspection requirements

Inspections
  • An initial inspection is required to determine occupancy and code compliance.

  • Properties must be re-inspected every 30 days while subject to registration.

What the form asks about the inspection

  • Last Inspection Date (optional)

What you’ll need

The online form asks for the following, starting with the property address.

Required

  • Please provide the Investor / Insurer

    Choose one

    • None
    • FNMA
    • FHLMC
    • HUD
    • VA
    • FHA
    • Other Fed Agency
    • 501(c)(3) Organization
  • OMT

    Company contact details

  • AMS

    Company contact details

  • What is the Foreclosure Status?

    Choose one

    • Pre-foreclosure / Pre-filing
    • Public NOD (NOD, LP, NOP)
    • REO
  • What is the Occupancy Status?

    Choose one

    • Owner Occupied
    • Confirmed Vacant
    • Evidence of Vacancy
    • Tenant Occupied
    • Unknown

Optional

  • Foreclosure Case Number

    Reference number

  • PM

    Company contact details

  • Last Inspection Date

    Date

  • Internal ID

    Short answer

Help with your registration

Hera Registry runs registration for Atlantic City. For help with the online form, payments, or your account, contact Hera support.

vpro@heraregistry.com 321-234-5303

Questions about local rules

Registration rules and fees are set by Atlantic City.

Information last updated September 8, 2026. FIPS code 3402080.