Land Title Services

The North Dakota Land Title Services state-wide contract provides comprehensive land title research and related services for various government entities, including state agencies, higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, and transportation providers. The contract covers a wide range of critical services such as surface and mineral title work, current owner searches, institutional lender searches, deed and mortgage reporting, single index research, curative title work, and surface use/damage negotiations. Contractors are authorized to perform detailed title research, right-of-way acquisition negotiations, and provide comprehensive documentation to support land-related transactions and investigations.

The current contract is awarded to LAO Energy, LLC, a Montana-based firm, and was originally executed on January 25-27, 2021, with an initial contract period from February 1, 2021, to January 31, 2027. Through multiple amendments, the contract has been extended, with the current term running until January 31, 2027, and retaining one additional 24-month renewal option. The contract operates at a fixed rate of $90 per hour, with additional reimbursement for miscellaneous expenses like copy fees and recording costs. The vehicle covers the entire state of North Dakota and is structured as a cooperative purchasing agreement authorized under North Dakota Century Code, enabling broad utilization across multiple government and quasi-governmental entities.