North Dakota Transfer on Death Affidavit

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About the North Dakota Transfer on Death Affidavit

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Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Taking Ownership of Property from a North Dakota Transfer on Death Deed

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.

Under this statute, owners of North Dakota real property may transfer title 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).

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. Instead, the beneficiary gains ownership of the property when the transferor dies.

To formalize the change in ownership, beneficiaries complete and record an affidavit, confirming their acceptance of the transfer. Along with the affidavit, they must submit an official copy of the deceased owner's death certificate. This process enters the new information into public records and maintains a clear chain of title (ownership history).

Contact an attorney with specific questions or for complex situations.

(North Dakota TOD Affidavit 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

— Daniel V.

"Awesome service Recorded a deed within 24hrs and saved my self a 14hr+ journey"

— Theresa T.

"Great source easy to use."

— Robert B.

"Liked the fact that the forms were fill in the blank. Good to have the option of re-doing them if ne…"

— Terrence R.

"So far so good I was able to find the documents I needed."

— Mary Ann G.

"Couldn't find the deed form that I needed. Needs to have a short summary to determine the correct fo…"

Common Uses for Transfer on Death Affidavit

Name a trust as the beneficiary of your real property
Designate a beneficiary to receive property upon your death
Update beneficiary designations after a life change
Avoid probate costs and delays for your heirs
Designate multiple beneficiaries for a property

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Important: County-Specific Forms

Our transfer on death affidavit 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.

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