North Dakota Probate Statistics
Compare county-level filing fees, e-filing access, and probate process signals across North Dakota. Use the statewide view to spot local differences, then confirm the county page before filing.
Data for all 53 North Dakota counties, most recently verified September 28, 2026.
Average Filing Fee
$160
County averages are directional only. Always confirm the live county fee schedule before filing.
Filing fees are only part of the cost. Estimate total probate costs with the North Dakota fee calculator.
Where the Filing Fee Differs
53 of the 53 counties with a captured fee charge $160. No county in this dataset charges a different amount.
See every countyAll 53 counties: filing fees, e-filing status, and creditor periods
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| County | Filing Fee | E-Filing | Creditor Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Barnes | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Benson | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Billings | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Bottineau | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Bowman | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Burke | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Burleigh | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Cass | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Cavalier | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Dickey | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Divide | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Dunn | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Eddy | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Emmons | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Foster | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Golden Valley | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Grand Forks | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Grant | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Griggs | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Hettinger | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Kidder | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| LaMoure | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Logan | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| McHenry | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| McIntosh | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| McKenzie | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| McLean | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Mercer | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Morton | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Mountrail | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Nelson | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Oliver | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Pembina | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Pierce | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Ramsey | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Ransom | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Renville | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Richland | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Rolette | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Sargent | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Sheridan | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Sioux | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Slope | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Stark | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Steele | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Stutsman | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Towner | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Traill | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Walsh | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Ward | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Wells | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
| Williams | $160 | In-person | 3 mo |
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Information current as of May 31, 2026
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