What Do I Need to Sign My TOD Deed in North Dakota?

Yes, notarization is required for a tod deed to be valid in North Dakota.NDCC 30.1-32.1-01 to 30.1-32.1-14Verified Jul 13, 2026

North Dakota allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for TOD deeds.NDCC 30.1-32.1-01 to 30.1-32.1-14Verified Jul 13, 2026 The notarization can be completed via secure video call with an approved RON provider. The state also accepts out-of-state RON.

To execute a tod deed in North Dakota: Schedule a notary appointment (in-person or online via RON). Record the deed with the county recorder before death. Include a legal description of the property. Wet signature required; the notarization step may still be remote

No. TOD deeds work by being recorded against a specific parcel of real estate, so the deed must be a North Dakota TOD deed recorded with the North Dakota county where the property sits. A TOD deed signed in another state cannot transfer North Dakota real property, regardless of how it was executed. If you own real estate in more than one state, each parcel needs its own state-appropriate TOD deed. See the document portability tool for the full breakdown.