What Do I Need to Sign My Will in North Dakota?

Notarization is not required for a will to be valid in North Dakota.N.D.C.C. § 30.1-08-02Verified Jul 15, 2026 However, notarization Makes the will self-proving, avoiding witness testimony at probate.

Yes. A will can be executed entirely remotely in North Dakota — the signing happens in a live video session with an online notary (N.D.C.C. § 30.1-37-04(1)(c)(2)). No witnesses are needed in the session.N.D.C.C. § 30.1-08-02Verified Jul 15, 2026

To execute a will in North Dakota: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Sign remotely in a live video session with an online notary

Yes. North Dakota has adopted the Uniform Probate Code, which validates a will under any of three tests: it complied with the law of the place of execution, the law of the testator's domicile when signed, or the law of the testator's domicile at death (UPC § 2-506). A will signed in another state is recognized in North Dakota if any of those tests passes. The practical wrinkle is the self-proving affidavit — if the foreign will doesn't have one, witnesses may need to testify during probate. See the North Dakota document portability tool for the full breakdown.