NJ Home Sale Checklist: New Jersey home sale inspections, certificates and certified pros
NJ Home Sale Checklist is a free guide to the inspections and certificates involved in selling or buying a New Jersey home: the smoke/CO alarm certificate, well testing, radon, oil tanks and lead, with a directory of DCA-certified lead evaluation contractors.
Find your town or county
181 DCA-certified lead evaluation contractors and 25 town smoke/CO certificate guides (11 with official sources). For certified well labs, radon businesses and oil-tank firms, each guide links NJDEP's official lookup.
Selling or buying in NJ? Start with the checklist.
What a NJ home sale needs
| Item | Required? |
|---|---|
| Smoke & CO alarm certificate | Yes, 1-2 family homes, before the new occupant moves in |
| Private well test (PWTA) | Yes, if the home is on a private well |
| Town certificate of occupancy | Depends on the town |
| Radon test | Not required; common buyer inspection |
| Oil tank sweep | Not required; closures need a certified firm |
| Lead | Pre-1978 sales: federal disclosure and 10-day test window. Rentals: lead-safe certification |