Griggs County Contract for Deed Form (North Dakota)
All Griggs County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Contract for Deed Form
Fill in the blank Contract for Deed form formatted to comply with all North Dakota recording and content requirements.
Included Griggs County compliant document last validated/updated 7/23/2025
Contract for Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Contract for Deed form.
Included Griggs County compliant document last validated/updated 7/23/2025
Completed Example of the Contract for Deed Document
Example of a properly completed North Dakota Contract for Deed document for reference.
Included Griggs County compliant document last validated/updated 7/23/2025
Sellers Residential Property Disclosure Form
residential real estate with up to four dwelling units, See Statute N.D.C.C. § 47-10-02.1
Included Griggs County compliant document last validated/updated 7/23/2025
Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form
Applicable to residential property built before 1978
Included Griggs County compliant document last validated/updated 7/23/2025
Lead Based Paint Brochure
Issue to buyers if applicable.
Included Griggs County compliant document last validated/updated 7/23/2025
The following North Dakota and Griggs County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Contract for Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Griggs County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Griggs County Recorder
Courthouse - 808 Rollins Ave / PO Box 237, Cooperstown, North Dakota 58425
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F (excluding lunch hour)
Phone: (701) 797-2771
Local jurisdictions located in Griggs County include:
- Binford
- Cooperstown
- Hannaford
- Jessie
- Sutton
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Griggs County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Griggs County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Griggs County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Griggs County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Contract for Deed forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Griggs County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Griggs County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by North Dakota or Griggs County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Griggs County Contract for Deed forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
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
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Griggs County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
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