New Jersey Late Fee Calculator

Find the legal maximum late fee in New Jersey. Based on N.J. Stat. §31:1-1 (legal rate of interest).

Max per month
2.5%
Annualized cap
30%
Written agreement
Required
Grace period
0 days

New Jersey Late Fee Calculator

Based on N.J. Stat. §31:1-1 (legal rate of interest)

Late fee owed$25.00

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How New Jersey late fees work

In New Jersey, late payment fees on commercial invoices are governed by N.J. Stat. §31:1-1 (legal rate of interest). The legal maximum is 2.5% per month (30% annualized). Legal rate 6% per year; written contracts may set up to 16% per year on consumer; 30% per year on commercial. Criminal usury 50%.

The fee must be stated in a written agreement before the work is performed. Without a written rate, only the statutory default rate applies.

New Jersey prompt-pay law

New Jersey Prompt Payment Act (N.J. Stat. §2A:30A-1 et seq.) Subs paid within 10 days of GC receiving payment; prime + 1% interest if late.

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