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Free North Dakota Quitclaim Deed Form
Use this free North Dakota quit claim deed form to transfer property. Fill out the form, download your deed, and notarize it before recording with your county.
North Dakota Quit Claim Deed Form
Your deed needs to be notarized before recording
All quit claim deeds must be notarized to be legally valid. Notarize online from your phone or computer — no travel required, available 24/7.
North Dakota Quit Claim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quit claim deed in North Dakota, make sure the document meets these requirements:
- ✓Deed must be in writing and signed by the grantor(s)
- ✓Grantor's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public
- ✓Property must be identified by its legal description
- ✓Deed must name the grantor(s) and grantee(s) by full legal name
- ✓Grantee's mailing address and preparer's name and address must appear on the deed
- ✓Must be recorded with the County Recorder in the county of the property
- ✓No state real estate transfer tax in North Dakota
- ✓Recording fees are paid at time of filing
After You Record Your Deed in North Dakota
After the County Recorder records your deed, the original is returned to the grantee or the designated address. The county assessor uses the recorded deed to update property tax ownership, and because North Dakota has no transfer tax, the only cost at recording is the filing fee. Confirm your mailing address with the county auditor to ensure future tax statements are delivered correctly.
Common Uses for a Quit Claim Deed in North Dakota
North Dakota quit claim deeds are used most often to transfer property between family members, including transfers between spouses in connection with divorce or marriage, and the transfer of farmland and agricultural property between generations. North Dakota's significant agricultural economy means that farm and ranch property transfers are particularly common. Property owners also transfer real estate into revocable living trusts for estate planning.
North Dakota Quit Claim Deed FAQ
Does a quit claim deed need to be notarized in North Dakota?
Yes. North Dakota requires the grantor's signature to be acknowledged before a notary public before the deed can be recorded. Online notarization through a service like NotaryLive is accepted in North Dakota.
Where do I record a quit claim deed in North Dakota?
You file the deed with the County Recorder in the county where the property is located. North Dakota has 53 counties, each with its own County Recorder. Recording fees vary by county.
Is there a transfer tax in North Dakota?
No. North Dakota does not impose a state real estate transfer tax. The only cost at recording is the county filing fee, making North Dakota one of the less expensive states for deed recording.
Can I use a quit claim deed to transfer property to a family member in North Dakota?
Yes. Family transfers are straightforward in North Dakota because there is no transfer tax. Transfers of farmland, residential property, and vacation property between family members are all common uses. The recording fee is the only cost beyond preparing the deed.
What is a legal description and where do I find it in North Dakota?
A legal description in North Dakota is typically a government survey description using township, range, and section for agricultural and rural land, or a lot and block description for platted subdivision property. You can find the legal description on your existing deed, your title insurance policy, or through the county recorder's or assessor's online records. A rural route address or street address is not a valid legal description.
What happens after I record my quit claim deed in North Dakota?
After the County Recorder records your deed, the original is returned to the grantee. The public land records are updated, and the county assessor is notified to update property tax ownership. North Dakota property taxes are administered by county auditors and collected twice per year. The grantee should contact the county auditor to update the billing address for future property tax statements. The grantee is responsible for taxes from the date of transfer.
What to Bring When Recording Your North Dakota Quitclaim Deed
Before you go to the recording office, make sure you have everything on this list to avoid delays.
- 1Executed deed (signed and notarized)
- 2Auditor certificate of transfer (county auditor endorsement required before the recorder will accept the deed)
- 3Consideration certification
- 4Recording fee (paid to the County Recorder)
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