Welcome to the North Dakota Department of Trust Lands.
Use this website to see how we impact the funding of North Dakota schools, find upcoming Trust Land auctions, download or submit official forms, and search for unclaimed property.
LEASE AUCTIONS
View available school trust land tracts, minimum bid amounts, county auction details, and more.
RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Submit information online to obtain easements, surface damage agreements, and other permits.
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Oil & Gas Lease Auction April 27 - May 4, 2021
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 08:00 am - Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 05:00 pm
Categories: all, MineralsThe nomination deadline is March 12.
A list of nominated tracts up for auction will be posted upon availability.
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Spring 2021 Surface Lease Auctions
The Department of Trust Lands has finalized the Spring 2021 Surface Lease Auction Schedule at the link below. The Department of Trust Lands will advertise the auction announcement for 3 consecutive weeks in the official county newspapers of the available tracts as well as provide the tract list to North Dakota County Treasurers.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF ND EDUCATION
THROUGH YOUR LEASING OF SCHOOL TRUST LANDS.
Department of Trust Lands COVID Update
The Department of Trust Lands (DTL) is open to outside guests by appointment to ensure proper staff is available to answer your questions.
Schedule an appointment by calling 701-328-2800 to be directed to the appropriate party.
DTL focuses on safely providing service with controlled access to our facility; masks are required.
2020 County Rents and Prices Survey Available Now
The Most Recent Survey - 2020 County Rents and Prices Survey
Last Year's Survey - 2019 County Rents and Prices Survey
Past Surveys can be found under the Resources tab.