North Dakota § 47-18-18 - Declaration of homestead - How executed and acknowledged
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 47-18-18 — Declaration of homestead - How executed and acknowledged, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-18-18. Declaration of homestead - How executed and acknowledged
In order to select a homestead the claimant shall execute and acknowledge, in the same manner as a grant of real property is acknowledged, a declaration of homestead, and file the declaration for record. A claim of a homestead by a debtor who received a discharge is a declaration of homestead. Filing for record in the recorder's office of the county where the homestead is located a certified copy with the legal description of the discharge constitutes notice that the property is a homestead and exempt from judgments.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 47-18-18
What does North Dakota Century Code § 47-18-18 cover?
Section 47-18-18 ("Declaration of homestead - How executed and acknowledged") 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 § 47-18-18?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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