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
Upcoming Oil & Gas Lease Auction Nomination Deadline
Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 08:00 am - Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 05:00 pm
Categories: MineralsThe next online oil & gas lease auction will run from July 26-August 2, 2022.
July 25th, 2022 Land Board Meeting
Monday, July 25, 2022 at 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Land BoardThe Board of University & School Lands will hold their next regular meeting on Monday July 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM in the Governor's Conference room and via Microsoft Teams.
Agenda Materials will be provided upon availability
Microsoft Teams meeting information:
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+1 701-328-0950,,591827641# United States, Fargo
Phone Conference ID: 591 827 641#
Recent NewsView All News
Employment Opportunities
The Department of Trust Lands' Employment Opportunities:
Paralegal - Accepting applications through July 10, 2022
New position for the Department! - Account Budget Specialist - Accepting applications through July 20, 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.