1. New Jersey-specific invoice requirements
- Sales tax line: 6.63% state rate. Most services rendered in New Jersey are exempt from sales tax β but materials, parts, and tangible goods are not. State 6.625%; uniform with limited Urban Enterprise Zones at 3.3125%.
- Late-fee cap: New Jersey statute N.J. Stat. Β§31:1-1 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month. Spell out the rate in writing on every invoice and in your contract β courts won't enforce undisclosed fees.
- Written contract required: New Jersey requires a signed agreement for any job over $500. Reference the contract number on the invoice.
- Right-to-cancel notice: Customers in New Jersey get 72-hour cancellation rights on certain home-services contracts. Disclose this in your terms.
2. Moving Company line items + standard terms
Every moving company invoice in New Jersey should itemize work clearly. Standard moving companys use Net 0 terms with a 25% deposit required upfront.
- Labor β per hour per mover β billed by hour (~$65 default).
- Truck fee β billed by flat (~$150 default).
- Packing materials β billed by itemized.
- Long-distance mileage β billed by mile.
3. Moving Company licensing in New Jersey
Intrastate movers regulated by state PUC. Interstate movers require USDOT and FMCSA registration; binding/non-binding estimate rules apply.
4. Send and follow up
Send the invoice the same day work completes. Use software that records open events and offers a one-click online payment so you don't need to chase a check by mail. New Jersey customers expect digital payment options today β accepting card and ACH typically reduces days-to-paid by 30β50%.
New Jersey metro guides
Metro-specific guides include the combined sales-tax rate and local pricing benchmarks.