# N.D. Cent. Code § 47-06-03: 47-06-03. Title to real property - Adverse possession

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ND_T47_C47-06_S47-06-03

## Section

- **Citation:** N.D. Cent. Code § 47-06-03
- **Heading:** 47-06-03. Title to real property - Adverse possession
- **Jurisdiction:** North Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ND Code / Title 47 / Chapter 47-06 / Section 47-06-03

## Text

47-06-03. Title to real property - Adverse possession

A title to real property, vested in any person who has been or hereafter shall be, either alone

or including those under whom that person claims, in the actual open adverse and undisputed

possession of the land under such title for a period of ten years and who, either alone or

including those under whom that person claims, shall have paid all taxes and assessments

legally levied thereon, shall be valid in law. Possession by a county under tax deed shall not be

deemed adverse. A contract for deed shall constitute color of title within the meaning of this

section from and after the execution of such contract.

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