Can you see if someone owes taxes in NJ?

No. New Jersey does not present a public & name-based lookup that shows another taxpayer’s current state.

What can you check without the taxpayer’s authorization?

Specific records are open because they relate to real estate & court activity — not because the state posts account balances.

Searchable items	Where to find them	What it may present
Property tax bill status	Municipal tax collector site or office	Whether a specific parcel has an unpaid quarter
Assessment details	Local assessor or statewide parcel map tools	The values and classification used to calculate the bill
Court-recorded judgments	NJ judgment/judgment-lien index	A signal a tax-related debt became a docketed judgment

A New Jersey “Certificate of Debt” is used in the state’s collection process and has the same force as a docketed judgment once filed with the court.

What you usually cannot see about someone else’s taxes

You normally cannot obtain a live payoff figure. Plus, it is not possible to obtain a payment plan summary or an up-to-date balance for a third party through the NJ Division of Taxation.

How do you confirm a possible NJ tax debt when proof matters?

Documentation is first. Then pull the exact record linked with the right year or property.

Ask for the notice or bill that lists the tax type and period
For prior-year filing verification — request an NJ income tax transcript leveraging Form DCC-1
In the case of requesting records for someone else — submit a signed authorization — for example, Form M-5008-R — so the state can release what it’s allowed to release

Does an NJ tax records search show who owes money?

It can reveal court-linked indicators via the state court judgment search. However, it will not replace an official statement for current balance confirmation.

Wasserman Accounting can help you get the right proof

Wasserman Accounting is ready to identify the right office. Our team can present assistance in assembling the records that apply and make sure the paperwork fully comply with the purpose — loan file, closing, or legal request. Reach out to Wasserman Accounting to get the next best actions.