INSTRUCTIONS: NEW JERSEY CLAIM FOR REFUND - REALTY TRANSFER FEE (Form RTF-3)

New Jersey residents who wish for a refund for part or all of their realty transfer fee or who seek an exemption may file a form RTF-3 within four years of the transaction. This form can be found on the website of the state of New Jersey.

New Jersey Claim For Refund - Realty Transfer Fee RTF-3 Step 1: On line 1, give the name of the person or business entity which made the overpayment. On line 2, give the street address, city, state and zip code of the property in question.

New Jersey Claim For Refund - Realty Transfer Fee RTF-3 Step 2: On line 3, give the name of both parties involved in the sale, the date on which the deed was transferred, and the county in which this was performed.

New Jersey Claim For Refund - Realty Transfer Fee RTF-3 Step 3: On line 4, give the total realty transfer fee which was paid and the amount for which you are seeking a refund.

New Jersey Claim For Refund - Realty Transfer Fee RTF-3 Step 4: On line 5a, write the reason that the deed transaction is exempt from the state's assessment of a basic, additional, supplemental or general fee.

New Jersey Claim For Refund - Realty Transfer Fee RTF-3 Step 5: On line 5b, give the amount that the consideration should be and the amount that was assessed.

New Jersey Claim For Refund - Realty Transfer Fee RTF-3 Step 6: To complete line 5c, consult the instructions under Section II on the second page to determine whether you qualify for a grantee refund.

New Jersey Claim For Refund - Realty Transfer Fee RTF-3 Step 7: On line 5d, list any other reasons you qualify for a refund.

New Jersey Claim For Refund - Realty Transfer Fee RTF-3 Step 8: On line 6, note if any other claim for a refund has been made with the county clerk or registrar. If none, write "none."

New Jersey Claim For Refund - Realty Transfer Fee RTF-3 Step 9: On line 7, give the name and address of the person or business entity to receive the refund.

New Jersey Claim For Refund - Realty Transfer Fee RTF-3 Step 10: The person who overpaid or their authorized representative should sign and date the form.