ND SB2269

Amends section 11-13-12 of the North Dakota Century Code regarding county auditor certification of taxes and assessments on deeds, contracts for deed, and patents.

Requires auditors to check records for current taxes, current special assessments, and unsatisfied liens created under section 57-02-08.3, and place statements on instruments showing amounts owed before accepting transfers.

Defines "current taxes" as real estate taxes shown on the most recent tax list that are not yet delinquent and became due on January 1st.

Defines "current special assessments" as special assessments certified for collection but not yet delinquent and became due on January 1st.

Prohibits auditors from denying transfer of a deed or contract for deed based solely on a metes and bounds legal description if that description was obtained from a previously recorded instrument, absent just cause for denial.