Escrow & Title
A North Dakota property that has a federal tax lien recorded against the owner must have this lien:
ARemain on the property permanently
BPaid or released before the title company can provide clear title✓ Correct
CTransferred to the buyer at closing
DIgnored if it is over 5 years old
Explanation
A federal tax lien recorded against a property owner must be paid off or properly released before the title company can issue a clear owner's title insurance policy. The lien must be cleared at or before closing.
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