Burke County Transfer on Death Affidavit Form (North Dakota)

All Burke County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Transfer on Death Affidavit Form

Burke County Transfer on Death Affidavit Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Burke County compliant document last validated/updated 6/24/2025

Transfer on Death Affidavit Guide

Burke County Transfer on Death Affidavit Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Burke County compliant document last validated/updated 6/9/2025

Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Affidavit Document

Burke County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Affidavit Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Burke County compliant document last validated/updated 6/25/2025

When using these Transfer on Death Affidavit forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Burke County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Burke County Clerk of Court/Recorder

Courthouse - 103 Main St SW / PO Box 219, Bowbells, North Dakota 58721

Hours: 8:30-12:00 & 1:00-5:00

Phone: (701) 377-2818

Local jurisdictions located in Burke County include:

  • Bowbells
  • Columbus
  • Flaxton
  • Lignite
  • Portal
  • Powers Lake

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Burke County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Burke County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Burke County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Burke County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Transfer on Death Affidavit forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Burke County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Burke County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by North Dakota or Burke County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Burke County Transfer on Death Affidavit forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

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)

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Burke 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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