North Dakota Century Code Title 30.1. Uniform Probate Code § 30.1-23-05. Will searches, burial documents procurement, and inventory of contents

1. Upon being furnished with satisfactory proof of death of a sole lessee or the last surviving co-lessee of a safe deposit box, the safe deposit company may open the box for an individual who appears in person and furnishes an affidavit stating the following:

2. The safe deposit company may not open the box under this section if it has received a copy of letters from the representative of the deceased lessee's estate or other applicable court order.

3. The safe deposit company need not open the box if the lessee's key or combination is not available.

4. For purposes of this section, the term “interested person” means:

5. The safe deposit company need not ascertain the truth of any statement in the affidavit required to be furnished under this section, and when acting in reliance upon an affidavit, it is discharged as if it dealt with the personal representative of the lessee. The safe deposit company is not responsible for the adequacy of the description of any property included in an inventory of the contents of a safe deposit box, nor for conversion of the property in connection with actions performed under this section, except for conversion by intentional acts of the company or its employees, directors, officers, or agents. If the safe deposit company is not satisfied that the requirements of this section have been met, it may decline to open the box.

6. No contents of a box other than a will and a document required to facilitate the lessee's wishes regarding body, funeral, or burial arrangements may be removed pursuant to this section.