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
August 25, 2022 Regular Land Board Meeting
Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Land BoardThe Board of University & School Lands will meet for the next regular meeting on Thursday, August 25th, 2022 at 9:00 AM in the Governor's Conference Room. The meeting may also be attended via Microsoft Teams.
Agenda Materials to be provided upon availability.
Microsoft Teams meeting
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+1 701-328-0950,,975588041# United States, Fargo
Phone Conference ID: 975 588 041#
Upcoming Oil & Gas Lease Auction Nomination Deadline
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 08:00 am - Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 05:00 pm
Categories: MineralsThe next online oil & gas lease auction will run from October 25 - November 1, 2022.
The nomination deadline is September 9, 2022.
Recent NewsView All News
Fall Surface Lease Auctions
Fall surface lease auctions will be held in October of 2022. Department staff are working to finalize auction dates. Once the schedule and list of available tracts are finalized they will be posted here on our website and in the official county newspapers corresponding with the auction sites.
All are welcome to attend the public auctions. You must be 18 years of age or older to bid.
Employment Opportunities
The Department of Trust Lands' Employment Opportunities:
| Career Title | Agency | Career Location | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Management Specialist - Leasing Coordinator | Trust Lands | Bismarck | 08/25/2022 |
Summer Field Work
The summer field work season is upon us! To ensure you are able to get in touch with the proper surface division staff member it is beneficial to call ahead. We look forward to seeing you.
Surface Tracts Available for Lease
The Department of Trust Lands on behalf of the Board of University & School Lands will conducted surface lease auctions the last two weeks in March of 2022. Please click the link below for a list of the unleased tracts that are now available on a first come first served basis.
2022 County Rents and Prices Survey Available Now
The Most Recent Survey - 2022 County Rents and Prices Survey
Last Year's Survey - 2021 County Rents and Prices Survey
Past Surveys can be found under the Resources tab.
2019 - 2021 Biennial Report
The most recent Department of Trust Lands' Biennial Report - 2019 - 2021 Biennial Report
For the Department's historical reports please visit https://www.land.nd.gov/resources/biennial-reports.