Not legal advice. This page summarizes public statutes and court fee schedules as of the date shown. Rules and fees change; confirm with the court before you file, and talk to a local attorney about your situation.
North Dakota eviction at a glance
| Court | District court in the county |
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North Dakota evictions are heard in the district court in the county. Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by N.D.C.C. §47-32-02.
Step by step
- Notice for unpaid rent. A 3-day written notice of intent to evict once rent is at least 3 days overdue. (N.D.C.C. §47-32-02)
- File in court. If the tenant doesn't pay or move out, file the eviction case in the district court in the county. Ask the clerk for current filing and service fees. (North Dakota Courts: Self-help)
- Hearing, judgment and removal. After the tenant is served, the court sets a hearing. If the landlord wins, removal happens only through the court's order or writ, carried out by a law enforcement officer. Exact timelines are in the court's self-help materials. (North Dakota Courts: Self-help)
Statewide fees
| Eviction filing fee | Not verified Set by each court or county; no single statewide figure published |
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| Service of process and writ / removal | Not verified Set by the county sheriff, marshal or constable |
Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.
About the missing details
Why it's missing: We only list eviction court fees published by an official source. North Dakota hasn't published its local filing, service and writ fees online in a form we could verify, so call the clerk of the district court to confirm before you file.
General information
Not specific to North Dakota
Across the 21 counties where we've read the official fee schedule, the eviction filing fee runs from $41 to $322. Sheriff or constable service usually adds a per-tenant charge, and a writ of possession adds another. Statewide fixed filing fees we've verified: California $240 (claims up to $10,000), Connecticut $175, Delaware $45, Florida $185, Texas $54.
Closest place with verified data
Hennepin County, MN (about 363 miles away): eviction action filing fee $322
Call or visit the official office
North Dakota Courts: Self-help · Official website
Ask for the clerk's office for the court that handles evictions in your county.
Know the current fee? Tell us. We check every tip against an official source before publishing it.
Official resources
All North Dakota counties
Counties without verified local fees show the statewide rules above.
- Adams County
- Barnes County
- Benson County
- Billings County
- Bottineau County
- Bowman County
- Burke County
- Burleigh County
- Cass County
- Cavalier County
- Dickey County
- Divide County
- Dunn County
- Eddy County
- Emmons County
- Foster County
- Golden Valley County
- Grand Forks County
- Grant County
- Griggs County
- Hettinger County
- Kidder County
- LaMoure County
- Logan County
- McHenry County
- McIntosh County
- McKenzie County
- McLean County
- Mercer County
- Morton County
- Mountrail County
- Nelson County
- Oliver County
- Pembina County
- Pierce County
- Ramsey County
- Ransom County
- Renville County
- Richland County
- Rolette County
- Sargent County
- Sheridan County
- Sioux County
- Slope County
- Stark County
- Steele County
- Stutsman County
- Towner County
- Traill County
- Walsh County
- Ward County
- Wells County
- Williams County
Frequently asked
Which court handles evictions in North Dakota?
District court in the county.
How much notice does a North Dakota landlord have to give?
A 3-day written notice of intent to evict once rent is at least 3 days overdue.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in North Dakota?
Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.