N.D. Cent. Code § 43-01-21
43-01-21. Abstract prima facie evidence of title - When recorded
43-01-21. Abstract prima facie evidence of title - When recorded
If the records of deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, and instruments of like nature in any
county have been lost or destroyed, the abstract prepared by a regularly bonded abstracter of
said county must be deemed prima facie evidence of title, and such regularly certified abstract
of title may be recorded as other instruments are recorded.