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Grand Forks County Transfer of Death Deed Form

Grand Forks County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Grand Forks County Transfer on Death Deed Form

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

Validated 7/18/2025 Preview Form
Grand Forks County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Grand Forks County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Validated 7/30/2025 Preview Form
Grand Forks County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Form

Grand Forks County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Form

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Validated 4/10/2025 Preview Form

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Grand Forks County Recorder
Address:
County Office Building - 151 South 4th St / PO Box 5066
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58206-5066

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F / Recording until 4:30

Phone: (701) 780-8262, 8263, 8261

Recording Tips for Grand Forks County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Grand Forks County

Properties in any of these areas use Grand Forks County forms:

  • Arvilla
  • Emerado
  • Gilby
  • Grand Forks
  • Grand Forks Afb
  • Inkster
  • Larimore
  • Manvel
  • Mekinock
  • Niagara
  • Northwood
  • Reynolds
  • Thompson

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Grand Forks County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Grand Forks County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (701) 780-8262, 8263, 8261 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 Grand Forks County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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