North Dakota Forms

Barnes County Notice of Contract for Deed Form

Barnes County Notice of Contract for Deed Form

Barnes County Notice of Contract for Deed Form

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

Validated 7/28/2025 Preview Form
Barnes County Notice of Contract for Deed Guide

Barnes County Notice of Contract for Deed Guide

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

Validated 7/28/2025 Preview Form
Barnes County Completed Example of the Notice of Contract for Deed Document

Barnes County Completed Example of the Notice of Contract for Deed Document

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

Validated 7/28/2025 Preview Form

All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Barnes County Recorder
Address:
Courthouse - 230 4th St NW, Rm 201
Valley City, North Dakota 58072

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (701) 845-8506

Recording Tips for Barnes County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

Cities and Jurisdictions in Barnes County

Properties in any of these areas use Barnes County forms:

  • Dazey
  • Fingal
  • Kathryn
  • Litchville
  • Nome
  • Oriska
  • Pillsbury
  • Rogers
  • Sanborn
  • Spiritwood
  • Valley City
  • Wimbledon

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Barnes County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Barnes County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Barnes 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 Barnes County?

Recording fees in Barnes County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (701) 845-8506 for current fees.

Have other questions? Contact our support team

In North Dakota, a Notice of Contract for Deed is typically recorded more frequently than a Memorandum of Contract because:

1. It Provides Specific Statutory Protection
North Dakota law (specifically N.D.C.C. § 32-18-01 through 32-18-08) governs land contracts (contracts for deed), and the Notice of Contract for Deed is explicitly referenced in the statutory process for cancellation and enforcement.

Recording a Notice of Contract for Deed ensures:
Public notice of the buyer’s equitable interest.

The buyer is protected from claims by future buyers or creditors of the seller.

Triggering of statutory procedures if the seller wants to cancel the contract under Chapter 32-18.

2. Easier for Title and Recording Purposes
County recorders in North Dakota are familiar with Notices of Contract for Deed and often prefer them because:
They meet formatting and indexing requirements better.
They are more easily searchable in the public record.
Title companies more readily recognize them when issuing commitments or policies.

3. Often Required for Statutory Cancellation
Per N.D.C.C. § 32-18-03, if a seller wants to cancel a land contract due to buyer default, a Notice of Cancellation must be served. This process is easier if a Notice of Contract for Deed was previously recorded.

Memorandum of Contract vs. Notice of Contract
Notice of Contract for Deed---Memorandum of Contract
Specific to ND statute: Yes-----No
Protects buyer’s rights: Strongly-----Possibly
Recording preference: Preferred---Less common
Triggers cancellation rules: Yes------No

A Notice of Contract for Deed is recorded more frequently than a Memorandum of Contract in North Dakota because it:

Offers clearer statutory protections
Is specifically contemplated in cancellation statutes
Better serves title, enforcement, and recording needs
Is more comprehensive and standardized
Would you like an example of a Notice of Contract for Deed formatted for North Dakota?

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

This Notice of Contract for Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Barnes County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Barnes County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

Save Time and Money

Get your Barnes County Notice of Contract for Deed form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.

4.8 out of 5 - ( 4572 Reviews )

Howard T.

February 26th, 2019

Easy to use and it is very user friendly.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Joseph K.

June 12th, 2020

Your responsiveness is outstanding. I appreciate the guidance and consistent support. Thank you.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Yvonne W.

December 30th, 2018

I'm not certain yet that this is all I need to do what I need to do. Marion Co. Clerk's office has not been helpful. I found this site from that site & hopefully it will help.

Reply from Staff

Thanks for the feedback Yvonne. We hope you found what you needed. Have a wonderful day!

Gina B.

March 30th, 2023

This website is reliable and informative. So glad I can across this website. They provide a wide range of documents that are always provided on the recording county website. Thanks!

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Lana J.

March 4th, 2022

Very easy to use and the forms were perfectly formatted. Great value and service!!

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

John A.

December 21st, 2021

Very easy to use. Would recommend to anyone

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Adam W.

October 6th, 2021

Great stuff

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Lenore B.

January 13th, 2019

Thank you for making this deed available. The guide was such a big help.

Reply from Staff

Thanks Lenore, have a great day!

Ronald D.

July 15th, 2022

very quick and easy to find, confirm, pay, and download documents, well worth the money for peace of mind.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Robert B.

June 15th, 2020

Excellent Service I was looking for a copy of deeds on a few properties. Researched online and ended up at Deeds.com. I signed up for a new account, entered the pertinent information, paid a nominal fee and received all deeds within 40 minutes. Seamless and very impressed! Bob

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Stephen E.

May 6th, 2020

Thank you for your great response on my needs. In less than 24 hours I had my documents in hand as needed. Looking forward to working with Deeds.com again. Steve Esler

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback Steve, glad we could help.

JUDITH G.

April 22nd, 2022

So far, so good! I appreciate a no-hassle website.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Daniel B.

October 29th, 2019

A very easy to use and reasonably priced site. My documents were immediately available as was my receipt.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Myrna P.

March 18th, 2019

Easy to download, form very user friendly, and its customized to our county. Very much worth the money.

Reply from Staff

Thank you Myrna. Have a fantastic day!

Brady D.

October 17th, 2023

I would give you a zero if possible. The webpage is as cumbersome has all get out. I am on web pages all day every day and this one is by far the hardest one to get around in.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your experience with our website. We are truly sorry to hear that navigating our site proved to be a challenge for you. Your insights are invaluable, and we will definitely take your comments into consideration as we work towards improving our online platform.

We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.