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In [[New Jersey]], the procedure for obtaining an entry of default is specified in N.J. 4:43-1.  An attorney must submit a written request to the clerk of the [[court]], along with an affidavit that recites the service of process on the [[defendant]] and attaches a copy of the [[complaint]].  The affidavit must explain that the time for the [[defendant]] to defend has expired and not been extended.

In [[New Jersey]], the procedure for obtaining an entry of default is specified in N.J. 4:43-1.  An attorney must submit a written request to the clerk of the [[court]], along with an affidavit that recites the service of process on the [[defendant]] and attaches a copy of the [[complaint]].  The affidavit must explain that the time for the [[defendant]] to defend has expired and not been extended.

This motion for entry of default must be filed within six months of the actual default.  After the six months, a default judgment can only be obtained by motion with notice to the defendant, usually by ordinary mail to the address where the [[defendant]] was originally served with the [[complaint]].

This motion for entry of default must be filed within six months of the actual default.  After the six months, a default judgment can only be obtained by motion with notice to the [[defendant]], usually by ordinary mail to the address where the [[defendant]] was originally served with the [[complaint]].

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