Barnes County Transfer of Death Deed Form

Last validated September 9, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Barnes County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Dazey, Fingal, Kathryn, Litchville, Nome, Oriska, Pillsbury, Rogers and 4 more.

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Barnes County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Barnes County Transfer on Death Deed Form

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Document last validated 8/3/2026
Barnes County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Barnes County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

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Document last validated 9/9/2026
Barnes County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Form

Barnes County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Form

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Document last validated 7/30/2026

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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
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

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

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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 the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Barnes 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 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. 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 Barnes County?

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

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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)

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

This Transfer of Death Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Barnes County.

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