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How to File Form PAS-1 (Online or Paper)

Step-by-step PAS-1 filing: ID.me verification, income sections, direct deposit, the paper mailing addresses, and the documents to gather before you start.

By NJ Programs Editorial TeamUpdated 7 min read

Quick answer

How do I file Form PAS-1?

File online at propertytaxrelief.nj.gov (identity check via ID.me, direct deposit available, ~30–60 minutes) or mail the paper form — homeowners to PO Box 635, renters to PO Box 636, Trenton NJ 08646 — by November 2, 2026. Have both years’ property tax and income records ready before you start.

Key takeaways

  • Online filing at propertytaxrelief.nj.gov gets you instant confirmation, save-and-resume, and direct deposit — worth the one-time ID.me setup.
  • Paper addresses differ: homeowners → PO Box 635, renters → PO Box 636, Trenton NJ 08646.
  • You’ll report two years of income (2024 and 2025) — that’s what lets one form serve three programs’ different tests.
  • No proof of taxes paid needs to be attached — the state verifies against municipal records and asks only if something mismatches.
  • Deadline November 2, 2026; earlier filing = earlier Senior Freeze wave and ANCHOR payment.
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Gather this before you start

  • Property records: 2024 and 2025 property tax bills (homeowners) or lease/rent records (renters). Mobile home owners: site fee statements.
  • Income, both years:NJ-1040 returns if filed, SSA-1099s (Social Security), 1099-R (pensions/IRA), W-2s, interest/dividend statements. The Senior Freeze section needs the broad-income figures; don’t guess — copy from the documents.
  • Identity:driver’s license, state ID, or passport for ID.me (online filers).
  • Banking: routing and account numbers for direct deposit.
  • First-time Senior Freeze claims: base-year property tax amount, deed or trust agreement, disability award letter if qualifying by disability.

Or answer three questions in the PAS-1 checklist builder and get a personalized list you can print.

Filing online, step by step

  1. Go to propertytaxrelief.nj.gov

    That’s the official portal — propertytaxrelief.nj.gov. Type it directly. The state never texts application links; anything doing so is a scam.

  2. Sign in through ID.me

    First-timers create an ID.me account: photo of your license/passport, a selfie match, and phone/email verification — allow 10–15 minutes. If self-verification fails, ID.me offers a video-call option with a live agent. Returning users just sign in.

  3. Work through the application sections

    Residency and ownership dates, the 2024 and 2025 income sections, and property tax/rent details. The form adapts to your answers (renters never see homeowner questions). Stuck mid-way? Save and resume later — nothing is lost.

  4. Set up direct deposit

    Strongly recommended: it applies to your ANCHOR payment, Senior Freeze wave, and every quarterly Stay NJ installment — no mailed checks to chase all year.

  5. Review, submit, save the confirmation number

    The confirmation number is your proof of timely filing and the fastest lookup key when calling support. Screenshot it and write it down.

Filing on paper

Get the 2025 PAS-1 booklet from the Division’s relief page (the state also mails packets to many prior filers), complete it in ink, and mail to the address for your situation:

  • Homeowners: NJ Division of Taxation, Revenue Processing Center, PO Box 635, Trenton NJ 08646-0635
  • Renters: NJ Division of Taxation, Revenue Processing Center, PO Box 636, Trenton NJ 08646-0636

Near the deadline, use certified mail or keep a proof-of-mailing receipt. Common paper pitfalls: unsigned forms (both spouses must sign a joint filing), skipped income lines (enter “0” rather than leaving blanks), and using the wrong PO box.

Fixing mistakes after you submit

  • Wrong income or property figures:call the relevant hotline (Senior Freeze issues: 1-800-882-6597; ANCHOR/general property tax relief: 1-888-238-1233) — don’t file a second PAS-1; duplicates slow everything.
  • Address or bank changes after filing: report them by phone before payments issue; returned payments add weeks.
  • Forgot a document: wait — the Division requests exactly what it needs by letter. Respond to the letter rather than sending unsolicited paperwork.

What happens after you submit

Your filing feeds three separate program reviews. In practical order for a summer 2026 filer: the Senior Freeze pays in its next wave (November 1 or December 1), ANCHOR pays within ~90 days (fall 2026), and Stay NJ installments are expected from February 2027. Track everything via PAS-1 status.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an ID.me account to file PAS-1?

Only for online filing — it’s how the state verifies identity remotely. Paper filing needs no ID.me. If ID.me’s photo verification fails, use its live video-agent option, or fall back to paper.

Can I file the PAS-1 for my elderly parent?

You can help them complete it, but the application is theirs — their identity verification, their signature (or their legal representative’s, with documentation such as a power of attorney). Many families do the online flow together at the kitchen table.

How long does the PAS-1 take to complete?

With documents in hand: typically 30–60 minutes online including first-time ID.me setup, and about the same on paper. The save-and-resume feature means you don’t need to finish in one sitting.

What if my 2025 income isn't final because I haven't filed taxes yet?

The 2025 PAS-1 season opened after the 2025 tax year closed, so your figures exist even if a return isn’t filed — use your year-end documents (SSA-1099, 1099-R, W-2). If something material changes later, call the hotline to correct the filing.

Sources

This guide was fact-checked against the following official sources:

Last reviewed · See our editorial policy for how guides are fact-checked and corrected.

What changed on this page
  • — Initial publication for the 2025 filing season: ID.me flow, mailing addresses (PO Box 635/636), and document list verified against NJ Division of Taxation instructions.

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