North Dakota Eviction filing fees
How much does it cost to file an eviction in North Dakota?
North Dakota eviction actions are brought in district court, where the clerk charges $160 to file a civil case (other than divorce or small claims). A defendant who files an answer pays $100 unless the fee is waived. Statute text: "For filing a case for decision that is not under subdivision b or e, one hundred sixty dollars." (N.D. Cent. Code §§ 27-05.2-03(1)(a), (c); 47-32-01).
Verified Source: N.D. Cent. Code §§ 27-05.2-03(1)(a), (c); 47-32-01 · last checked 2026-10-18
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