North Dakota Transfer of Death Deed
County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as May 7, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
About the North Dakota Transfer of Death Deed
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list on the left
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
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Note that transfer on death deeds must be recorded during the owner's life or they have no effect.
In 2011, North Dakota enacted the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act, found in the North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) at Chapter 30.1-32.1.
According to this statute, owners of North Dakota real property may transfer property to one or more beneficiaries effective, at the transferor's death, by lawfully executing and recording a transfer on death deed in the county or counties where the property is located (NDCC 32.1-02). The instruments must contain all the information required for traditional deeds, as well as a statement that the transfer will occur at the owner's death (30.1-32.1-06).
This transfer is nontestamentary, meaning it is not included in the owner's will (30.1-32.1-04). As a result, it does not require probate distribution. Even so, best practices dictate that the will and any other transfers should not contain any conflicting instructions.
Deeds under this law allow the owners to retain absolute ownership of and control over the land until death, including the ability to cancel or change the beneficiary designation, and to sell the property outright to someone else (30.1-32.1-09). Because the transfer is revocable (30.1-32.1-03), there is no obligation to notify the beneficiary or to collect consideration (money) for the potential future interest (30.1-32.1-07).
When the transferor dies, the beneficiary gains ownership of the property with no warranties of title, and subject to any mortgages, encumbrances, and agreements in place during the owner's life. (30.1-32.1-10).
Overall, transfer on death deeds are a convenient, flexible tool for a comprehensive estate plan.
(North Dakota TODD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list above
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
What Others Like You Are Saying
"Great service! Super easy to use! I used the service to download a deed notice to do a TOD on a prop…"
"thanks for providing my with exactly what I needed, almost instantly!"
"It's been a difficult time during my divorce. Glad I was able to get the house related documents eas…"
"So easy to use. Would recommend."
"GOT WHAT I NEEDED FORMS WORKED FINE."
Common Uses for Transfer of Death Deed
- Designate multiple beneficiaries for a property
- Designate a spouse as the beneficiary of your property
- Revoke a prior transfer on death or beneficiary designation
- Transfer property automatically at death without probate
- Change a previously named property beneficiary
- Avoid probate costs and delays for your heirs
- Designate a beneficiary to receive property upon your death
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our transfer of death deed forms are specifically formatted for each county in North Dakota.
After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.