# N.D. Cent. Code § 47-36-07: 47-36-07. Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user

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## Section

- **Citation:** N.D. Cent. Code § 47-36-07
- **Heading:** 47-36-07. Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user
- **Jurisdiction:** North Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ND Code / Title 47 / Chapter 47-36 / Section 47-36-07

## Text

47-36-07. Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user

Unless the user prohibited disclosure of digital assets or the court directs otherwise, a

custodian shall disclose to the personal representative of the estate of a deceased user a

catalog of electronic communications sent or received by the user and digital assets, other than

the content of electronic communications, of the user if the representative gives the custodian:

1. A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;

2. A certified copy of the death certificate of the user;

3. A certified copy of the letter of appointment of the representative or a small estate

affidavit or court order; and

4. If requested by the custodian:

a. A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier

assigned by the custodian to identify the user's account;

b. Evidence linking the account to the user;

c. An affidavit stating that disclosure of the user's digital assets is reasonably

necessary for administration of the estate; or

d. A finding by the court that:

(1) The user had a specific account with the custodian, identifiable by the

information specified in subdivision a; or

(2) Disclosure of the user's digital assets is reasonably necessary for

administration of the estate.

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