North Dakota Department of Transportation · North Dakota state form

SFN 2916 Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent

Use this affidavit to claim a decedent’s personal property as a successor. It asks the affiant to confirm estate details and sign before a notary or authorized officer.

What this form is
The North Dakota Department of Transportation’s SFN 2916 is an affidavit for a successor seeking payment of money due to a decedent or delivery of instruments belonging to the decedent. The form asks for applicant and decedent information, the basis for successor status, and statements about the estate. The affiant must sign before a notary public or authorized officer, who completes the acknowledgment.
Who needs it
A successor of a decedent who seeks payment of money owed to the decedent or delivery of instruments belonging to the decedent.
Why it needs a notary
The affiant’s signature must be notarized or witnessed by an authorized officer. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
How to submit it
Submit the completed affidavit to the Motor Vehicle Division, North Dakota Department of Transportation, at 608 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58505-0780.

Questions

What is SFN 2916 used for?

SFN 2916 is an affidavit for a decedent’s successor to claim payment of money due to the decedent or delivery of instruments belonging to the decedent.

Who completes this affidavit?

The affiant provides their legal name and contact information, identifies the decedent, states the basis for being a successor, and completes the affidavit statements.

Does SFN 2916 need to be notarized?

Yes. The affiant must sign before a notary public or authorized officer. Online notarization is available with a commissioned online notary.