Wells County Transfer of Death Deed Form

Wells County Transfer on Death Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Wells County Transfer on Death Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Wells County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Form
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Additional North Dakota and Wells County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Wells County Recorder
Fessenden, North Dakota 58438
Hours: 8:00 to 12:00 & 12:30 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: (701) 547-3141
Recording Tips for Wells County:
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Recording early in the week helps ensure same-week processing
Cities and Jurisdictions in Wells County
Properties in any of these areas use Wells County forms:
- Bowdon
- Cathay
- Chaseley
- Fessenden
- Harvey
- Hurdsfield
- Sykeston
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Wells County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Wells 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 Wells County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Wells 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 Wells 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 Wells County?
Recording fees in Wells County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (701) 547-3141 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 Wells County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Transfer of Death Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Wells County.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Wells County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
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