The bill amends section 47-19-03.1 of the North Dakota Century Code to establish new requirements for the recording of deeds and contracts for deeds that include metes and bounds legal descriptions. Specifically, it mandates that the name and address of the individual who drafted the legal description must be included in a legible manner on the instrument. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a deed or contract for deed will comply with this requirement if it contains a specific statement regarding the recording of instruments based on previously recorded conveyances, and it cannot be rejected based on section 57-02-39.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that these new requirements do not apply to any instruments executed before January 1, 2000, or those executed or acknowledged outside the state. It also ensures that the validity and effect of any recorded instrument will not be diminished if it lacks the required statement. This amendment aims to enhance the clarity and accountability of legal descriptions in property transactions.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 47-19-03.1
Adopted by the Senate Industry and Business Committee: 47-19-03.1
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 47-19-03.1
Enrollment: 47-19-03.1