Instruments essential to the title of real property which are not kept in a public office as a record pursuant to law belong to the person in whom, for the time being, such title may be vested, and pass with the title.
Title deeds - Ownership passes with title
N.D.C.C. § 47-07-13 — under Personal or Movable Property - General Provisions.
N.D.C.C. § 47-07-13