North Dakota § 32-19-23 - When notice not required
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 32-19-23 — When notice not required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-19-23. When notice not required
1. If the record title to real estate is in the name of a deceased person, notice before foreclosure need not be served unless a personal representative of the estate is appointed in the county in which the real estate is situated. The certificate of the judge or clerk of the district court serving the county in which the real estate is situated stating that a personal representative has not been appointed is sufficient evidence of that fact. 2. Actual service of the notice before foreclosure is not required if the property is abandoned as provided under section 32-19-23.1, or if service by mail as provided in this chapter has been attempted three times and the attempted service is returned as refused or unclaimed.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 32-19-23
What does North Dakota Century Code § 32-19-23 cover?
Section 32-19-23 ("When notice not required") 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 § 32-19-23?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 32-19-23 apply to my situation?
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