Business Reinstatement · New Jersey

How to reinstate a New Jersey business

New Jersey reinstatement takes about 1–3 days. These are the steps, in order, and the state's official instructions.

Open the New Jersey reinstatement instructions
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How reinstatement works in New Jersey

A business that is not in good standing can often be reinstated quickly, which can revive a deal you would otherwise decline or lose.

Takes 1 to 3 daysFiled online
  1. Obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate from the Div. of Taxation.
  2. File for Reinstatement with the Div. of Revenue.

Check the business first

Confirm the entity's current status on the New Jersey lookup before you start.

Open the New Jersey business search

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