Register a property with Hardyston Township
Hardyston Township runs the registration programs below. Review what you need and what it costs, then register online.
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Property Subject to Foreclosure
$500 per year, depending on whether the property is vacant
Annual Late fees apply
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Vacant Property
$500 to $5,000 per year, depending on how long the property has been registered
Annual
Registration program
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.
Registrations must be renewed annually by January 31
Property Manager
A property manager must be designated.
A 24-hour contact telephone number is required.
Property manager must be local (see Ordinance for details)
Fees
Fees for registrations starting on or after October 8, 2026.
| Registration fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Occupied: each registration period | $500 |
| Vacant: first registration period | $500 |
| Vacant: second registration period | $1,500 |
| Vacant: third period and each renewal after | $2,500 |
How your fee is worked out
Occupied and vacant properties have different fees, and the fee can change with each renewal.
Based on your answer to “Is the property vacant?”
Late fees
- A late fee of 10% of the registration fee is added if the registration fee is not paid within 30 days of the start of the registration period.
- An additional 10% of the registration fee is added every 30 days after the first late fee until the registration fee is paid.
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.
What you’ll need
The online form asks for the following, starting with the property address.
Required
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Is the property vacant?
Yes or no
- Yes
- No
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Please provide the Investor / Insurer
Choose one
- None
- FNMA
- FHLMC
- HUD
- VA
- FHA
- Other Fed Agency
- 501(c)(3) Organization
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OMT
Company contact details
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AMS
Company contact details
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What is the Foreclosure Status?
Choose one
- Pre-foreclosure / Pre-filing
- Public NOD (NOD, LP, NOP)
- REO
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What is the Occupancy Status?
Choose one
- Owner Occupied
- Confirmed Vacant
- Evidence of Vacancy
- Tenant Occupied
- Unknown
Optional
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Foreclosure Case Number
Reference number
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PM
Company contact details
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Last Inspection Date
Date
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Internal ID
Short answer
OMT Update
OMT changes do not require a new registration but must be updated within 10 days.
Fee Exemptions
Governmental entities must register but are exempt from registration fees.
Governmental entities include HUD, VA, and USDA mortgagees or owners.
Registration program
Vacant Property
Registration Requirements
In this jurisdiction, any owner of Vacant Property is required to register the property. Vacant Property is considered any parcel of land that contains any building or structure that is not lawfully occupied and is vacant for more than 30 days or any cancellation of utility or service, whichever occurs first, or is considered Vacant and Abandoned, see Ordinance.
Vacant Lots are not required to be registered.
Registrations must be renewed annually as long as the property remains vacant.
Acquisition or maintenance of liability insurance by procuring a vacancy policy, covering any damage to any person or any property caused by any physical condition of the property.
Property Manager
Property manager contact information is required. Note the property manager must have 24 hour phone contact and be local in-state.
Signage
The property requires a 15 x 17 posting on front of building; Name, address and telephone number of the owner, the owner's authorized agent and the person responsible for the day-to-day supervision and management of the building,
Fees
Fees for registrations starting on or after October 8, 2026.
| Registration fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| First registration period | $500 |
| Second registration period | $1,500 |
| Third registration period | $3,000 |
| Fourth period and each renewal after | $5,000 |
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.
What you’ll need
The online form asks for the following, starting with the property address.
Required
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Property Owner / Responsible Party
Contact details
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Property Manager / Local Contact
Contact details
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Most Recent Inspection Date (Regular Inspections Required)
Date
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Are utilities currently on for the property?
Yes or no
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Is liability insurance being maintained for this property?
Yes or no
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Is the property posted with any required signage?
Yes or no
Help with your registration
Hera Registry runs registration for Hardyston Township. 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 Hardyston Township.
Information last updated September 10, 2026. FIPS code 3403729850.