Stark County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Form
Last validated August 27, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Stark County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Belfield, Dickinson, Gladstone, Lefor, Richardton, South Heart, Taylor.
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Stark County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Stark County Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Stark County Completed Example of the Personal Representative Deed of Distribution Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Stark County Recorder
Dickinson, North Dakota 58602-0130
Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-Th; Fr 8:00 to 12:00
Phone: (701) 456-7645
Recording Tips for Stark County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
Cities and Jurisdictions in Stark County
Properties in any of these areas use Stark County forms:
- Belfield
- Dickinson
- Gladstone
- Lefor
- Richardton
- South Heart
- Taylor
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Stark County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Stark 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 Stark County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Stark 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 Stark 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Stark County?
Recording fees in Stark County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (701) 456-7645 for current fees.
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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 Stark County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Personal Representative Deed of Distribution meets all recording requirements specific to Stark County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Stark 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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