North Dakota Judgment Interest Rate
United States North Dakota judgment interest — a formula rate, reset each year.
Current rate
10% per year, effective January 1, 2026 Set by statute
North Dakota post-judgment interest is currently 10% — a statutory formula rate under N.D.C.C. § 28-20-34 that resets each year. Contract rate governs first — if the original instrument on which the action was based specifies an interest rate, judgment interest accrues at THAT…
→ See North Dakota’s prejudgment interest rate (interest before judgment — different rules)
Statutory basis & carve-outs. Post-judgment interest under N.D.C.C. § 28-20-34, currently 10% (as of January 1, 2026). , reset annually. Rate = (U.S. prime rate as published/reported in the Wall Street Journal on the first Monday in December of the prior year) + 3 percentage points, then… Simple interest. Contract rate governs first — if the original instrument on which the action was based specifies an interest rate, judgment interest accrues at THAT… Verify the current value at ndcourts.gov; not legal advice.
Effective-date history
| Effective date | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | 10% | Statute |
Source & provenance
Latest value retrieved July 10, 2026 (02:55 UTC) from the official source:
https://www.ndcourts.gov/state-court-administration/interest-rate-on-judgments
Reference data only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always confirm the controlling value
against the official source and, where applicable, the governing statute or court before relying on it.