North Dakota § 39-05-09.1 - Lost, stolen, or mutilated certificate of title
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-05-09.1 — Lost, stolen, or mutilated certificate of title, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-05-09.1. Lost, stolen, or mutilated certificate of title
If a certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated, destroyed, or becomes illegible, the first lienholder or, if none, the owner or legal representative of the owner named in the certificate, as shown by the records of the department, shall promptly make application for and may obtain a duplicate upon furnishing information satisfactory to the department, and upon the payment of five dollars. The department may issue a duplicate title at no cost to the first lienholder or, if none, the owner named in the certificate, when satisfied the first lienholder or owner did not receive the original title which was issued. The duplicate certificate of title must contain the legend "This is a duplicate certificate and may be subject to the rights of a person under the original certificate". It must be mailed to the first lienholder named in it or, if none, to the owner. A person recovering an original certificate of title for which a duplicate has been issued shall promptly surrender the original certificate to the department.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-05-09.1
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-05-09.1 cover?
Section 39-05-09.1 ("Lost, stolen, or mutilated certificate of title") 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 § 39-05-09.1?
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