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.
Upcoming EventsView All Events
Tuesday May 25, 2021 2:00 PM Regular Land Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Categories: Land Board** Please note the Land Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 25th at 2:00 PM and not Thursday, May 27th. **
Agenda Materials to follow as available.
Conference ID: 530 599 238#
Oil & Gas Lease Auction July 27 - August 3, 2021
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 08:00 am - Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 05:00 pm
Categories: Minerals
The nomination deadline for the upcoming July 27-August 3 Oil & Gas Lease Auction is June 11th.
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May 2021 Surface Lease Auctions
The Department of Trust Lands has finalized the May 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.
2021 County Rents and Prices Survey Available Now
The Most Recent Survey - 2021 County Rents and Prices Survey
Last Year's Survey - 2020 County Rents and Prices Survey
Past Surveys can be found under the Resources tab.
Department of Trust Lands Facility
The Department of Trust Lands is open to outside guests. Appointments are not mandatory but are encouraged to ensure proper staff is available to answer your questions.
DTL focuses on safely providing service with controlled access to our facility; masks are requested.