North Dakota § 47-29-04 - Recording instrument incorporating master forms
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§ 47-29-04. Recording instrument incorporating master forms
Whenever a mortgage or deed of trust is presented for recording on which is set forth matter purporting to be a copy or reproduction of the master form instrument or of a part of the master form instrument, identified by its title as provided in section 47-29-01 and stating the date when it was recorded and the book and page or document number where it was recorded, preceded by the words "do not record" or "not to be recorded", and plainly separated from the matter to be recorded as a part of the mortgage or deed of trust in a manner that it will not appear upon a photographic reproduction of any page containing any part of the mortgage or deed of trust, the matter may not be recorded by the recorder to whom the instrument is presented for recording. The recorder shall record only the mortgage or deed of trust apart from the matter and is not liable for so doing, notwithstanding any other provision of law.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 47-29-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 47-29-04 cover?
Section 47-29-04 ("Recording instrument incorporating master forms") 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 § 47-29-04?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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