Application.

85-04-04-01. Application. 1. An applicant shall submit a request for an encumbrance, amendment, consent to assign, extension, or renewal using the electronic application form available on the department's website or a paper application provided upon request. An application submitted on any other form may not be accepted. 2. An application must be submitted for the following: a. Encumbrance. b. Amendment to an encumbrance. c. Consent to assignment of an encumbrance. d. Extension or renewal of an encumbrance. e. Full or partial release of an encumbrance. 3. An application must state a specific purpose for which it is being submitted. 4. An application is deemed filed and complete if the department receives an application form, the application fee, and any supplemental information requested by the department. 5. An application for a consent to assign an encumbrance must be received by the department before execution of an assignment between applicable parties. 6. An application fee may be charged as determined by the board. 7. Compensation may be requested by the department. History: Effective January 1, 2020; amended effective April 1, 2026. General Authority: NDCC 15-01-02, 28-32-02 Law Implemented: NDCC 15-01-02, 15-05-01