Closing Cost in North Dakota
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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team
This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
Closing Cost in North Dakota
North Dakota does not impose a real estate transfer tax, so the state-level closing cost for that component is zero percent. The state’s governing authority, codified in the North Dakota Century Code, provides only for recording fees when a deed or mortgage is filed with the county recorder. No separate transfer tax is levied on the sale price or loan amount at closing. The worked example below demonstrates how the calculation proceeds using only those recording fees. Because each county sets its own recording fee schedule, the exact amount depends on the number of pages and documents recorded. To estimate total closing costs for a specific transaction, use the DocketMath calculator, which applies the current county rates.
Governing authority
In North Dakota, the closing cost rule is set by North Dakota has no real estate transfer tax (recording fees only).. The verified packet cites North Dakota has no real estate transfer tax (recording fees only). (https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/).
North Dakota closing cost: the verified value is 0% under North Dakota has no real estate transfer tax (recording fees only).. The verified packet cites North Dakota has no real estate transfer tax (recording fees only). (https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/).
Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the closing cost calculator to estimate your specific figure.
This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
