North Dakota Bankruptcy Exemptions

On this page you can find all of the exemptions for North Dakota. Exemptions are the property that you can keep when you file bankruptcy.

CATEGORY
PROPERTY
AMOUNT
STATUTE
Homestead
Homestead of any person, consisting of lands & dwelling where debtor resides & appurtenances
$100,000 (proceeds of sale of homestead are exempt)
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-18-01 & 28-22-02(7)
Motor Vehicle
One motor vehicle
$2,950 ($32,000 for vehicle modified for disabled owner)
N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-03.1(2)
Wild Card
Exemption in lieu of homestead
$7,500
N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-03.1(1)
Wild Card
Property of any kind
$500 (applies only against judgments on criminal bond forfeitures)
N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-16
Wages / Wage Garnishment
Disposable earnings (earnings less deductions required by law. Includes periodic pension and retirement benefits)
The greater of 75% or 40 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week, plus $20 per week for each dependent family member residing with debtor
N.D. Cent. Code § 32-09.1-03 & N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-18
Wages / Wage Garnishment
Earnings for personal services within last 60 days
Amount necessary to support debtor’s family (See Note below)
N.D.CENT. CODE§28-25-11
Insurance
Payment under life insurance contract insuring life of an individual of whom debtor was a dependent
amount necessary for support of debtor and dependents
N.D. Cent. CODE § 28-22-03.1(9)(c)
Insurance
Insurance proceeds received from destruction of homestead
100%
N.D. Cent. CODE § 28-22-02(9)
Insurance
Avails of life insurance policy or mutual aid contract of benevolent society
100% (must be payable to deceased or estate)
N.D. Cent. Code § 26.1-33-40
Insurance
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies payable to wife, children or dependent relative of debtor
amount specified in NDCC § 28-22-03.1 (see above for limits)
N.D. Cent. Code § 26.1-33-36
Insurance
Loan value of unmatured life insurance on debtor or of whom debtor is a dependent
$8,000
N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-03.1(5)
Insurance
Unmatured life insurance contract owned by the debtor
100%
N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-03.1(4)
Insurance
Benefits from fraternal benefits societies
100%
N.D. Cent. CODE § 26.1-15.1-18
Insurance
Payment in compensation for loss of future earnings of debtor or individual of whom debtor was a dependent
amount necessary for support of debtor and dependents
N.D. Cent. CODE § 28-22-03.1(9)(e)
Personal Property
Payment on the account of personal bodily injury, not including pain and suffering or compensation for actual pecuniary loss, of the debtor or an individual of whom the debtor is a dependent
$18,450
N.D. Cent. CODE § 28-22-03.1(9)(d)
Personal Property
Recoveries for wrongful death
100%
N.D. Cent. Code § 32-21-04 & N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-03.1(9)(b)
Personal Property
Personal property of any kind
$3750 (this exemption applies only to a single person who does not claim the crop and grain exemption under § 28-22-02)
N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-05
Personal Property
Professionally prescribed health aids
100%
N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-03.1(6)
Personal Property
Personal property of any kind
$7,500
N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-03
Personal Property
Family pictures, pew in place of worship, lots in burial ground, family Bible, school books, family library, wearing apparel and clothing of debtor and family, one-year’s provisions and fuel for debtor and family, crops and grain grown on 160 acres, benefits from insurance covering absolute exemptions, and house trailer or mobile home occupied as residence
100%, except $500 limit on wearing apparel (these are absolute exemptions and are applicable to any debtor, whether or not he is a head of family)
N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-02
Pensions / Retirement Accounts
Compensation of veterans of Desert Shield and Storm
100%
N.D. Cent. CODE § 37-26-06
Pensions / Retirement Accounts
Payments under stock bonus, pension, profit-sharing, or annuity plan qualified under IRC
amount necessary for support of debtor and dependents
N.D. Cent. CODE § 28-22-03.1(8)(e)
Pensions / Retirement Accounts
Veteran's disability pension benefits
100% (except child support)
N.D. Cent. CODE § 28-22-03.1(8)(b)
Pensions / Retirement Accounts
All pensions or annuities or retirement, disability, death or other benefits paid or payable by a retirement system of the state or a political subdivision thereof or by a firemen's relief association
100% (except child support)
N.D. Cent. CODE § 28-22-19(1)
Pensions / Retirement Accounts
Retirement funds that have been in effect for at least 1 year and are qualified under IRC, and proceeds therefrom
$100,000 limit for each plan, pension or policy, with $200,000 aggregate limit for all plans, pensions or policies; OR amount necessary for support of debtor and dependents, WHICHEVER IS GREATER
N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-03.1(7)
Tools of the Trade
Library, tools or implements of the trade
$1,500
N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-03.1(3)
Public Benefits
Unemployment compensation benefits
100% (except child support)
N.D. Cent. Code § 52-06-30 & N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-03.1(8)©
Public Benefits
Disability, illness or unemployment benefit
100%
N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-03.1(8)(c)
Public Benefits
Social Security benefits
100% (except child support)
N.D. Cent. CODE § 28-22-03.1(8)(a)
Public Benefits
Aid to dependent children
100%
N.D. Cent. CODE § 28-22-19(3)
Public Benefits
Awards to crime victims
100%
N.D. Cent. CODE § 28-22-19(2) & N.D. Cent. CODE § 28-22-03.1(9)(a)
Public Benefits
Workmens compensation benefits
100% (except child support)
N.D. Cent. Code § 65-05-29
Miscellaneous
Alimony, support, or maintenance
100%
N.D. Cent. CODE § 28-22-03.1(8)(d)
Miscellaneous
Specific partnership property
100% of partner's interest
N.D. Cent. CODE § 45-17-01

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