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Nelson County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Form

Nelson County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Form

Nelson County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Form

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

Document Last Validated 4/25/2025
Nelson County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Guide

Nelson County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/23/2025
Nelson County Completed Example of the Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Document

Nelson County Completed Example of the Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/3/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Nelson County Recorder/Clerk
Address:
210 B Ave West, Suite 203
Lakota, North Dakota 58344-7410

Hours: 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (701) 247-2433

Recording Tips for Nelson County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead

Cities and Jurisdictions in Nelson County

Properties in any of these areas use Nelson County forms:

  • Aneta
  • Dahlen
  • Lakota
  • Mcville
  • Michigan
  • Pekin
  • Petersburg
  • Tolna

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Nelson County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson County?

Recording fees in Nelson County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (701) 247-2433 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Probate is the legal process of settling and distributing a decedent's estate according to the provisions of a will or the relevant jurisdiction's laws of intestate succession. The personal representative (PR) is the fiduciary authorized by the district court to administer the estate.

A deed of distribution is a probate instrument executed by a PR to evidence the passing of title to realty from a decedent to his or her devisees or heirs.

In North Dakota, title passes to devisees or heirs upon death by process of law, subject to rights of creditors and administration (N.D.C.C. 30.1-12-01). The deed of distribution is recorded as evidence of title only, and states on the record that the property is not needed to pay claims on the estate, and the PR waives the statutory right to bring the property into the estate.

A deed of distribution includes statements that the grantor is the duly appointed and acting PR of the estate, and that the within named grantee is entitled to distribution of the property described within. In addition to naming each grantee, the deed states in what proportion each grantee succeeds to an interest in the property.

The PR must sign the deed in the presence of a notarial official before recording the deed, along with a certified copy of the PR's letters, in the recorder's office of the county in which the subject property is located.
To comply with North Dakota's requirements that conveyances contain a certified statement of consideration, a deed of distribution should note on the face of the document an exemption from this requirement as a transfer resulting as a settlement of an estate (11-18-02.2(6)(d)).

Consult an attorney licensed in the State of North Dakota with questions regarding deeds of distribution and probate procedures, as each situation is unique.

(North Dakota PRD of Distribution Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Personal Representative Deed of Distribution meets all recording requirements specific to Nelson County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Nelson 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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