Benson County Personal Representative Deed of Sale Form

Last validated May 26, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Benson County Personal Representative Deed of Sale Form

Benson County Personal Representative Deed of Sale Form

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Document Last Validated 5/12/2026
Benson County Personal Representative Deed of Sale Guide

Benson County Personal Representative Deed of Sale Guide

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Benson County Completed Example of the Personal Representative Deed of Sale Document

Benson County Completed Example of the Personal Representative Deed of Sale Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Benson County Recorder

Address:
Courthouse - 311 B Ave South / PO Box 193
Minnewaukan, North Dakota 58351-0193

Hours: 8:30 to 12:00, 12:30 to 4:30 M-F / CT

Phone: (701) 473-5332

Recording Tips for Benson County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count

Cities and Jurisdictions in Benson County

Properties in any of these areas use Benson County forms:

  • Esmond
  • Fort Totten
  • Knox
  • Leeds
  • Maddock
  • Minnewaukan
  • Oberon
  • Saint Michael
  • Tokio
  • Warwick
  • York

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Benson County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Benson County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (701) 473-5332 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.

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). In some cases, the PR may need to sell realty to pay claims on the estate using the proceeds from the sale. The Uniform Probate Code authorizes PRs to enter certain transactions, including the sale of real property of the estate (N.D.C.C. 30.1-18-15(23)). In other instances, a PR may need to petition the district court for partition of a parcel to facilitate distribution (30.1-20-11). If partition cannot be made, the court may order a sale of real property.

A personal representative's deed is a probate instrument executed by a PR to transfer title to realty from an estate to a purchaser after a sale.

The personal representative's deed for a sale of real property conveys the decedent's interest in the subject property to the within named grantee (the purchaser). The deed contains statements that the grantor is the duly appointed and acting PR of the estate, and that the within named grantee desires to purchase the subject property.

Unlike a deed of distribution, the PR deed is a transfer made for consideration, and the grantee or grantee's agent confirms the amount paid for the transfer by providing a certificate of full consideration, or by stating an exemption from the requirement to provide the full consideration paid under N.D.C.C. 11-18-02.2(6).

The PR must sign the deed in the presence of a notary public before recording in the appropriate county recorder's office along with a certified copy of his/her letters.

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

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

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

This Personal Representative Deed of Sale meets all recording requirements specific to Benson County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Benson 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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