Adams County Contract for Deed Form

Last validated April 13, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Adams County Contract for Deed Form

Adams County Contract for Deed Form

Fill in the blank Contract for Deed form formatted to comply with all North Dakota recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 1/8/2026
Adams County Contract for Deed Guide

Adams County Contract for Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Contract for Deed form.

Document Last Validated 4/3/2026
Adams County Completed Example of the Contract for Deed Document

Adams County Completed Example of the Contract for Deed Document

Example of a properly completed North Dakota Contract for Deed document for reference.

Document Last Validated 2/27/2026
Adams County Sellers Residential Property Disclosure Form

Adams County Sellers Residential Property Disclosure Form

residential real estate with up to four dwelling units, See Statute N.D.C.C. § 47-10-02.1

Document Last Validated 4/2/2026
Adams County Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form

Adams County Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form

Applicable to residential property built before 1978

Document Last Validated 4/3/2026
Adams County Lead Based Paint Brochure

Adams County Lead Based Paint Brochure

Issue to buyers if applicable.

Document Last Validated 4/13/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Adams County Recorder

Address:
602 Adams Avenue, Ste. 202
Hettinger, North Dakota 58639

Hours: 7:30-12:00, 12:45-4:30 M-Th, 7:30-12:30 Fri

Phone: (701) 567-2460

Recording Tips for Adams County:
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Mornings typically have shorter wait times than afternoons

Cities and Jurisdictions in Adams County

Properties in any of these areas use Adams County forms:

  • Hettinger
  • Reeder

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Adams County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Adams 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 Adams County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Adams 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 Adams 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 Adams County?

Recording fees in Adams County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (701) 567-2460 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Common uses:
1. Buyer Cannot Obtain Traditional Financing
The buyer may not qualify for a mortgage due to:
Poor credit
Limited employment history
Lack of down payment
A Contract for Deed allows the buyer to make monthly payments directly to the seller, like a private loan.

2. Seller Wants to Keep Control Until Paid in Full
Seller retains legal title as security.
If the buyer defaults, the seller can cancel the contract through statutory forfeiture under N.D.C.C. Chapter 32‑18.

3. Family or Private Sales
Often used in:
Intra-family transactions (e.g., selling to children)
"Rent-to-own" type arrangements
Private seller-financed sales of rural or agricultural property

4. Agricultural or Rural Property Sales
Used to allow gradual ownership over larger tracts of land.
Reduces need for third-party financing and fees.

5. Investor or Rehab Property Sales
Sellers may use a contract for deed to sell fixer-uppers or homes needing repair to investors or owner-occupants who intend to renovate during the term of the contract.

For use in North Dakota only

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

This Contract for Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Adams County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Adams 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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4.8 out of 5 - ( 4693 Reviews )

Kenny H.

January 14th, 2020

The forms are extremely helpful. They could use some updating. Promissory note "...in the form of cash, check or money order." is a bit outdated. My note is with my son and we have an automatic bank transfer set up for payments. He could Venmo me. There are many other options and likely to be more changes in the future, so I know this is difficult to maintain.

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Viola G.

November 2nd, 2023

no as easy as anticipated but convenient.

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James J.

October 2nd, 2021

Thank you for service. The deed process was easy to complete. My new deed was accepted by the county clerk and the tax assessors office.

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June 14th, 2021

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February 1st, 2019

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September 9th, 2020

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April 7th, 2021

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April 23rd, 2021

Excellent way to do this kind of transaction.

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August 3rd, 2020

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October 24th, 2023

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December 12th, 2020

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A. S.

February 27th, 2019

First, I am glad that you gave a blank copy, an example copy, and a 'guide'. It made it much easier to do. Overall I was very happy with your products and organization... however, things got pretty confusing and I have a pretty 'serious' law background in Real Estate and Civil law. With that said, I spent about 10+ hours getting my work done, using the Deed of Trust and Promissory note from you and there were a few problems: First, it would be FANTASTIC if you actually aligned your guide to actually match the Deed or Promissory Note. What I mean is that if the Deed says 'section (E)' then your guide shouldn't be 'randomly' numbered as 1,2,3, for advice/instructions, but should EXACTLY match 'section (E)'. Some places you have to 'hunt' for what you are looking for, and if you did it based on my suggestion, you wouldn't need to 'hunt' and it would avoid confusion. 2nd: This one really 'hurt'... you had something called the 'Deed of Trust Master Form' yet you had basically no information on what it was or how to use it. The only information you had was a small section at the top of the 'Short Form Deed of Trust Guide'. Holy Cow, was that 'section' super confusing. I still don't know if I did it correctly, but your guide says only put a return address on it and leave the rest of the 16 or so page Deed of Trust beneath it blank... and then include your 'Deed of Trust' (I had to assume the short form deed that I had just created) as part of it. I had to assume that I had to print off the entire 17 page or so title page and blank deed. I also had to assume that the promissory note was supposed to be EXHIBIT A or B on the Short Form Deed. It would be great if someone would take a serious look at that short section in your 'Short Form Deed of Trust Guide' and realize that those of us using your products are seriously turning this into a county clerk to file and that most of us, probably already have a property that has an existing Deed... or at least can find one in the county records if necessary... and make sure that you make a distinction between the Deed for the property that already exists, versus the Deed of Trust and Promissory note that we are trying to file. Thanks.

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Marsha C.

March 2nd, 2019

Awesome so far! What a great service!

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STEVEN J.

October 18th, 2019

Great , easy to use.

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Elizabeth P.

October 20th, 2020

Perfect quitclaim form. Easy to fill in with the required information and all the required information has a place (no easy feat in our county!). It is helpful that they include exhibit pages for larger blocks of information (our legal is 2 pages long). Great job folks!

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