# N.J. Stat. § 40:65-4: Publication of notice where service impossible

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-4

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 40:65-4
- **Heading:** Publication of notice where service impossible
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 65 / Section 65-4

## Text

If the owner is unknown, or if, for any reason, service cannot be made as hereinbefore directed, the notice shall be published in a newspaper circulating in the municipality, at least once and not less than thirty days before the improvement is made by the municipality. Notices to the owner or owners of several distinct parcels of real estate may be inserted in the same publication.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-1 Ordinances for cost; conformance to grade; exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-2 Notice of improvement; contents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-3 Service of notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-4 Publication of notice where service impossible](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-5 Proof of service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-6 Notice of improvement unnecessary where notice of ordinance given](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-7 Municipality to make improvement on neglect of owner; contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-8 Costs; record filed; apportionment and assessment; notice to owners](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-9 Assessments a lien; collection and enforcement; installments; errors immaterial](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-9.1 Repair or reconstruction of sidewalks at public expense](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-9.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-9.2 Resolution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-9.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-9.3 Appropriations and procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-9.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-9.4 Repair or reconstruction of curbs at public expense](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-9.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:65-9.5 Resolution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C65_S65-9.5.md)

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