North Dakota § 11-18-23 - Filing or recording documents with recorder - Social security numbers
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 11-18-23 — Filing or recording documents with recorder - Social security numbers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-18-23. Filing or recording documents with recorder - Social security numbers
1. A document that includes a social security number may not be filed or recorded with the recorder unless a law requires the social security number to be in the document in order to be filed or recorded. A document that is required to contain a social security number may be recorded in the real estate records with the social security number redacted. 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when a copy of a document that includes a social security number is requested, the recorder is not required to redact the social security number unless the document was filed or recorded with the recorder after December 1, 2003. 3. A document that must include a social security number under chapters 14-03 and 23-02.1 may be processed and recorded under those chapters; however, the social security number is confidential and must be redacted before a copy or certified copy may be provided to the public.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 11-18-23
What does North Dakota Century Code § 11-18-23 cover?
Section 11-18-23 ("Filing or recording documents with recorder - Social security numbers") 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 § 11-18-23?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 11-18-23" (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?
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How does North Dakota § 11-18-23 apply to my situation?
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