North Dakota § 35-01-25 - Assignment, satisfaction, foreclosure of mortgage, judgment, or other lien
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 35-01-25 — Assignment, satisfaction, foreclosure of mortgage, judgment, or other lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-01-25. Assignment, satisfaction, foreclosure of mortgage, judgment, or other lien
by heir, legatee, foreign administrator, executor, or guardian. A mortgage, judgment, or other lien upon real or personal property may be satisfied, assigned, or foreclosed by the following persons upon complying with the provisions of this section: 1. By an executor or administrator appointed in another state or foreign country to administer the estate of any person owning any such mortgage, judgment, or other lien, when no executor or administrator of the estate of such person has been appointed in this state, upon recording or filing an authenticated copy of the person's letters testamentary or letters of administration in the office in which such mortgage, judgment, or other lien is recorded or filed. 2. By an heir or legatee of such deceased person, residing within or without the state, upon recording or filing in the office in which such mortgage, judgment, or other lien is recorded or filed, an authenticated copy of the judgment or decree of the foreign court transferring the ownership of such mortgage, judgment, or other lien to such heir or legatee. 3. By a guardian appointed in another state or foreign country of a person owning any such mortgage, judgment, or other lien upon real or personal property, upon recording or filing an authenticated copy of the person's letters of guardianship in the office in which the mortgage, judgment, or other lien is recorded or filed, together with an authenticated copy of the judgment or decree of the foreign court transferring the ownership of such mortgage, judgment, or other lien to the ward, if it has been so transferred.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 35-01-25
What does North Dakota Century Code § 35-01-25 cover?
Section 35-01-25 ("Assignment, satisfaction, foreclosure of mortgage, judgment, or other lien") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 35-01-25?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 35-01-25" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.
How does North Dakota § 35-01-25 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in North Dakota can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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