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Application for Judgment to Apply Freeze Act using Tax Court judgment figures (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), page 1
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Form CN 11016 is a legal application filed with the Tax Court of New Jersey by a taxpayer or their attorney. Its purpose is to request that a favorable property tax assessment determined by the court in a 'base year' be 'frozen' and applied to subsequent tax years, preventing assessment increases under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8. Today, this form can be filled out quickly and accurately using AI-powered services like Instafill.ai, which can also convert non-fillable PDF versions into interactive fillable forms.
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Base Year Judgment Assessment Summation

Verifies that the sum of the 'Land' assessment (JdgmtAssmtLand) and 'Improvements' assessment (JdgmtAssmtImprvmts) equals the 'Total' assessment (JdgmtAssmtTtl) for the base year judgment. This ensures mathematical accuracy in the core judgment figures upon which the freeze is based. A mismatch would invalidate the application's financial data and lead to rejection.

Freeze Year Chronology

Ensures that the freeze year(s) listed in 'JdgmtTaxYrs' are subsequent to the 'JdgmtBaseYr'. The Freeze Act applies a base year's assessment to future years, so the freeze years must logically follow the base year. An invalid chronological order would make the application legally nonsensical and would be rejected.

NJ Attorney ID Format Validation

Checks that the 'attyIDNo' field, if provided, conforms to the standard format for a New Jersey Attorney ID number. This is crucial for verifying the identity and credentials of the filing attorney with the state bar. An invalid ID format would prevent proper identification and could indicate an unauthorized filing.

Required Property Identifiers

Validates that the 'Block' (JdgmtBlockNo) and 'Lot' (JdgmtLotNo) fields are not empty. These numbers are the primary, unique identifiers for the property in municipal records. Without them, the court and taxing authority cannot locate the correct property, making the application unenforceable.

Base and Freeze Year Completeness

Confirms that both the base year ('JdgmtBaseYr') and at least one freeze year ('JdgmtTaxYrs') are specified. These years define the fundamental terms of the application—the year of the judgment and the year(s) to which it should be applied. Missing either of these fields makes the application's request incomplete and invalid.

Original Assessment Summation

Validates that for each freeze year column, the sum of 'OrigAssmtLand1' and 'OrigAssmtImprvmts1' equals the 'OrigAssmtTtl1'. This check ensures the integrity of the 'as-assessed' data being presented for comparison. Incorrect totals would misrepresent the original tax liability and undermine the basis for the requested adjustment.

And 8 more checks
  • County Board Assessment Summation
  • Email Address Format
  • Plaintiff and Defendant Name Presence
  • Base Year Consistency Check
  • Docket Number Presence and Format
  • Assessment Value Format
  • Signature Date Validity
  • Telephone Number Format

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  1. Navigate to Instafill.ai and upload or select the 'Application for Judgment to Apply Freeze Act' form.
  2. Provide the Plaintiff or Filing Attorney's information, including name, NJ Attorney ID, address, and contact details.
  3. Enter the specific case information, such as the Tax Court Docket Number, Defendant, and the property's Block, Lot, and Street Address.
  4. Specify the 'base year' and the 'freeze year(s)' for the application, and input the assessment figures (Land, Improvements, Total) from the base year's Tax Court judgment.
  5. Fill in the original and county tax board assessment details for the freeze year(s) as required in section 3.
  6. Carefully review all the information populated by the AI for accuracy, then e-sign and date the application where indicated for the Plaintiff or Attorney.
  7. Download the completed form, ready for submission to the opposing counsel for their signature and subsequent filing with the Tax Court of New Jersey.

Common Mistakes in Completing CN 11016

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Confusing the 'Base Year' with 'Freeze Year(s)'
A frequent error is incorrectly entering the years in Section 1. The 'base year' is the single tax year for which a final judgment was already obtained, while the 'freeze year(s)' are the subsequent one or two years to which that judgment's assessment will be applied. Reversing these years or entering incorrect ones invalidates the entire premise of the application, leading to immediate rejection and the need to refile.
Entering an Incorrect or Incomplete Docket Number
The Tax Court Docket Number is the primary identifier linking this application to the original case. Filers often make typos, omit leading zeros, or copy the number from an incorrect document. An inaccurate docket number will prevent the court clerk from locating the base year judgment, causing significant processing delays or outright rejection of the filing.
Miscalculating Total Assessment Values
The form requires entering Land, Improvements, and Total assessment values in multiple sections. A common mistake is a simple arithmetic error where the sum of Land and Improvements does not equal the entered Total. This inconsistency undermines the credibility of the filing and will require correction, delaying the entry of judgment. Using a tool that performs automatic calculations can prevent this.
Entering Incorrect Data in the Assessment Comparison Table
Section 3's table, which compares 'Original Assessment' with 'County Tax Board Assessment' for the freeze years, is highly prone to data entry errors. Filers may transpose numbers, mix up the columns, or enter data for the wrong year. Such mistakes can lead to an incorrect judgment being entered, and if discovered, will require a motion to amend, wasting time and resources.
Applying the Freeze Act During a Revaluation Year
The declaration in Section 4 states there has been no revaluation or reassessment. Filers sometimes are unaware that the municipality conducted a revaluation in one of the freeze years, making this declaration false. This is a fatal defect in the application, as the Freeze Act does not apply in such years, and the application will be denied.
Submitting the Application Without the Defendant's Attorney Signature
This form is a stipulation, as indicated by the phrase 'It is stipulated and agreed'. It requires the signature of both the plaintiff's and defendant's attorneys to be valid. Submitting the form without the signature from the municipality's attorney turns it into a unilateral request, which the court will reject for failing to comply with the stipulated agreement format.
Using Inconsistent Property Identifiers
The Block, Lot, and Street Address must exactly match the information on the base year Tax Court judgment. People sometimes use a slightly different address format (e.g., 'St' vs. 'Street') or an incorrect Block/Lot number from a different tax bill. Any discrepancy can cause the court to question if it is the correct property, leading to rejection or a request for clarification.
Filing Before the Base Year Judgment is Final
Section 2 requires a declaration that the base year judgment is final and no appeal is pending. Filers may prematurely submit this application while an appeal window is still open or before the judgment has been formally entered by the court. This makes the declaration inaccurate and the application invalid, resulting in its rejection until the base year case is truly concluded.
Omitting the NJ Attorney ID Number
When the form is filed by an attorney, the 'NJ Attorney ID Number' is a mandatory field. This is often overlooked, especially when support staff prepares the form. The court clerk's office uses this number for verification, and its absence can lead to the filing being flagged as incomplete and rejected, delaying the entire process.
Illegible or Incomplete Contact Information
If the form is a non-fillable PDF and is completed by hand, contact information for the plaintiff or attorney can be illegible. Furthermore, filers may forget to include a full address or provide a faulty email address. This prevents the court and opposing counsel from sending important notices, which can cause the filer to miss deadlines or hearings. AI-powered tools like Instafill.ai can convert flat PDFs into fillable forms, ensuring all contact information is typed, legible, and complete.

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What is the purpose of the 'Application for Judgment to Apply Freeze Act' form?
This form is used by a taxpayer to request that a favorable property tax assessment from a Tax Court judgment (the 'base year') be applied to one or two subsequent tax years (the 'freeze years').
Who needs to fill out this form?
A property owner or their attorney who has received a final, favorable judgment from the New Jersey Tax Court and wishes to 'freeze' that assessment value for subsequent years.
What is the difference between a 'base year' and a 'freeze year' on this form?
The 'base year' is the tax year for which you received a final judgment from the Tax Court. The 'freeze year(s)' are the one or two years immediately following the base year for which you are requesting the same assessment value be applied.
What do I need before I can submit this application?
You must have a final, unappealed judgment from the New Jersey Tax Court for your property's assessment for the 'base year.' This application is a stipulation, meaning the attorney for the municipality (defendant) must also agree and sign.
In which situations does the Freeze Act not apply?
The Freeze Act cannot be used if there has been a change in the property's value, a municipal-wide revaluation, or if the original judgment was for a property tax exemption or farmland assessment.
Why do I need to enter assessment information in section 3 for the freeze years?
This information shows the assessment that the taxing district originally placed on your property for the freeze years. You are providing it to show the value that needs to be corrected to the lower, frozen value from your base year judgment.
Who needs to sign this form before it is submitted?
Both the plaintiff (or their attorney) and the attorney for the defendant (the taxing district) must sign the form. This is because it serves as a joint agreement to be entered as a court judgment.
What happens if my property was improved or changed during a potential freeze year?
If there was a change in the property's value, such as from new construction, you cannot use this form to apply the Freeze Act for that year as the conditions for the freeze are no longer met.
When can I apply for a freeze for a specific tax year?
You can only apply after the official assessment date for the freeze year has passed. The Tax Court's policy is not to issue a judgment for a freeze year until that year's assessment date is in the past.
Can I use a year that was 'frozen' as a new base year for another freeze application?
No, as stated in paragraph 5 of the form, a year where the assessment was determined by the Freeze Act cannot be used as a base year for a subsequent Freeze Act application.
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