North Dakota Eviction Notice
Create a proper North Dakota eviction notice — pay-or-quit, cure-or-quit, or termination — and download a print-ready PDF. Free, no signup. The preview updates as you type.
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What happens after the notice in North Dakota
If the tenant does not comply, the eviction moves to court. These are North Dakota’s own rules for that step, from the judiciary and the statute.
- What the case is called. In North Dakota an eviction lawsuit is a(n) Action of eviction (N.D.C.C. ch. 47-32) action. — N.D.C.C. ch. 47-32 'Eviction', § 47-32-01 ↗
- Where to file. If the tenant doesn’t comply with the notice, the landlord files in the District Court. — N.D.C.C. § 47-32-01 (ndlegis.gov Century Code PDF) ↗
- How to serve the notice. Three days' written notice of intention to evict, served and returned as a summons is served; if the party cannot be found, by sheriff or process server posting the notice conspicuously on the premises. — N.D.C.C. § 47-32-02 ↗
- Filing fee. $160 uniform district court civil filing fee (N.D.C.C. § 27-05.2-03(1)(a)) — N.D.C.C. § 27-05.2-03 (ndlegis.gov Century Code PDF) ↗
- Official notice form. North Dakota’s courts publish an official notice form — compare it with the one you generate here. — ND Courts Legal Self Help — Notice to Evict (Form 1b), snapshot 2025-02-15 ↗
Each point links to the North Dakota source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
North Dakota notice periods · as of 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- 3 days
- Lease violation (cure)
- Often unconditional
- End month-to-month
- 30 days
Source: N.D. Cent. Code § 47-32-01; § 47-16-15 · verify ↗. Using the wrong number can void the notice — confirm the current rule before you serve it.
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Notice to Pay or Quit / Vacate
State of North Dakota
Date: __________. To: __________ ("Tenant"), and all occupants of __________ (the "Premises").
You are hereby notified that you are in violation of your tenancy for the following reason: __________ . Amount due, if applicable: $______.
You are required, within ____ days as required by North Dakota law, on or before__________, to cure the violation (or pay the amount due) OR to vacate and surrender the Premises. If you fail to do so, the landlord may begin eviction proceedings in court.
This notice is given under the landlord-tenant laws of the State of North Dakota. Nothing here waives the landlord’s rights.
Generated with SealFormsReflects North Dakota law · verified 2026
Types of eviction notice
- Pay or quit — for unpaid rent: pay by the deadline or move out.
- Cure or quit — for a lease violation: fix it by the deadline or move out.
- Unconditional / termination — to end a month-to-month tenancy or for serious violations.
North Dakota notice period & service
The number of days and how you must deliver the notice are set by North Dakota law — get both right, keep proof of service, and never lock out or remove a tenant yourself. Check the current North Dakota eviction rules before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice do I have to give in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, a non-payment (pay-or-quit) notice must give the tenant 3 days to pay or leave (as of 2026). Source: N.D. Cent. Code § 47-32-01; § 47-16-15. Notice periods for lease violations or ending a tenancy differ — see the box on this page and confirm current law before serving.
Is an eviction notice the same as eviction?
No. The notice is the required first step — it gives the tenant a chance to pay, fix the problem, or move out by a deadline. If they don’t, you then file an eviction (unlawful detainer) case in court. You cannot lock out or remove a tenant yourself; only a court and law enforcement can carry out an eviction.
How do I serve the notice in North Dakota?
States set rules for delivery — often personal delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, and/or mailing a copy. Keep proof of how and when you served it. Improper service is a common reason eviction cases get dismissed, so follow North Dakota’s method carefully.
Do I need a lawyer?
Not always for the notice itself, but eviction is technical and a small mistake can restart the clock. For contested cases, commercial properties, or if the tenant has an attorney, it’s worth consulting a landlord-tenant lawyer in North Dakota.
Where does a landlord file an eviction case in North Dakota?
If the tenant does not comply with the notice, the landlord files in the District Court (the case is called a(n) Action of eviction (N.D.C.C. ch. 47-32) action). Source: N.D.C.C. § 47-32-01 (ndlegis.gov Century Code PDF).
How must an eviction notice be served in North Dakota?
Three days' written notice of intention to evict, served and returned as a summons is served; if the party cannot be found, by sheriff or process server posting the notice conspicuously on the premises. Source: N.D.C.C. § 47-32-02.
What does it cost to file an eviction in North Dakota?
$160 uniform district court civil filing fee (N.D.C.C. § 27-05.2-03(1)(a)) Source: N.D.C.C. § 27-05.2-03 (ndlegis.gov Century Code PDF).
How does North Dakota compare? See the notice periods in all 50 states, every figure cited to statute. Not sure which notice applies? Try the 2-question wizard.
How North Dakota compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for North Dakota: N.D. Cent. Code § 47-32-01; § 47-16-15 ↗.
- Notice to pay rent or quit
Notice to pay rent or quit: 3 days — below the national median of 5 days across the 47 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 15 other states.
Notice to pay rent or quit in neighboring states — Minnesota (14 days), Montana (3 days), South Dakota (no statutory rule).
- Notice to cure a lease violation
North Dakota sets no statutory cure period for lease violations; check the lease and local court rules before serving.
Notice to cure a lease violation in neighboring states — Minnesota (no statutory rule), Montana (14 days), South Dakota (no statutory rule).
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy: 30 days, exactly the national median.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 36 other states.
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in neighboring states — Minnesota (30 days), Montana (30 days), South Dakota (15 days).
Eviction notice in other states
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