Ward County Certificate of Discharge of a Mortgage Form

Last validated May 5, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Ward County Certificate of Discharge of a Mortgage Form

Ward County Certificate of Discharge of a Mortgage Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 5/5/2026
Ward County Guidelines for Certificate of Discharge

Ward County Guidelines for Certificate of Discharge

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 4/22/2026
Ward County Completed Example of the Certificate of Discharge Document

Ward County Completed Example of the Certificate of Discharge Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/27/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Ward County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Ward County Recorder

Address:
315 Third St SE / PO Box 5005
Minot, North Dakota 58701 / 58702-5005

Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm M-F

Phone: (701) 857-6410

Recording Tips for Ward County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Ward County

Properties in any of these areas use Ward County forms:

  • Berthold
  • Burlington
  • Carpio
  • Des Lacs
  • Donnybrook
  • Douglas
  • Kenmare
  • Makoti
  • Minot
  • Minot Afb
  • Ryder
  • Sawyer
  • Surrey

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Ward County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Ward County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Ward County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Ward County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Ward County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Ward County?

Recording fees in Ward County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (701) 857-6410 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Use this form to discharge a previously recorded mortgage of record. (The certificate of discharge must contain a brief description of the mortgage and must state that the mortgage has been paid in full or otherwise satisfied and discharged and that the officer is authorized to discharge the mortgage of record.) (The mortgagee)/lender (shall present the certificate of discharge to the recorder for recording in the county in which the property is located within thirty days after the certificate of discharge is signed. The mortgagee may add the amount of the recording fee to the balance of the debt paid by the mortgagor.) This form can be (signed by the mortgagee, the mortgagee's executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, assigns, personal representatives, or special administrators appointed for that purpose, properly acknowledged or proved and certified as prescribed by chapter 47-19.) (35-03-16. Satisfaction of mortgage.)

(North Dakota Discharge of Mortgage Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in North Dakota only.

Important: Your property must be located in Ward County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Certificate of Discharge of a Mortgage meets all recording requirements specific to Ward County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Ward County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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