How to Search North Dakota Public Records
North Dakota's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 53 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The North Dakota Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the District Court (7 judicial districts), Municipal Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (Vital Records) and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
796,568
Households
326,200
Median Income
$76,525
Median Home Value
$234,500
Statewide Databases
919 official North Dakota government databases. Click a tab to filter by record type.
Court Records
North Dakota Court System - District Court Case Search and Payment Processing
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This website provides access to North Dakota District Court Case information for Criminal, Traffic, and Civil case types. The search results also include municipal court cases from certain areas. The search results do not include restricted case information.
North Dakota Court System - New opinions: March 26, 2026
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B.S., et al. v. Lopez-Rangel 2026 ND 70 Docket No.: 20250357 Filing Date: 3/26/2026 Case Type: Appeal - Civil - Protection/Restraining Order Author: McEvers, Lisa K. Fair · Highlight: A district court's findings must be specifically detailed to explain the factual basis for its decision to ...
North Dakota Court System
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A Notice of Consultation regarding a vacancy in North Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 5, with chambers in Minot, has been posted. This notice is provided under North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 7.2.
North Dakota Live Database
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Welcome to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of North Dakota ... NOTICE TO USERS This is a restricted government system for official judiciary business only. All activities on this system for any purpose, and all access attempts, may be recorded and monitored or reviewed by persons ...
Court Information
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U.S. District Court of North Dakota PACER system criminal and civil court records. PACER subscription required. Note: PACER charges $0.10/page; the first $30 per quarter is free.
Criminal Records
Resident Lookup | North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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An individual incarcerated in a North Dakota correctional facility but sentenced out-of-state will not appear in this lookup. Individuals currently incarcerated may be reviewed for a parole as determined by the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation based on eligibility and ...
Criminal History Records - North Dakota Attorney General
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The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is the state’s central repository for criminal history information, a system that compiles records of arrests and prosecutions of individual offenders for use by law enforcement, the courts, and the ...
Offender Search - North Dakota State Government
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Enter a last name and/or first name to search for registered offenders . Use the neighborhood search feature to show the location of offenders within a certain proximity to a fixed address. For instance, insert the address of your home, school, or local park and then choose a city and radius.
North Dakota Court System
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A Notice of Consultation regarding a vacancy in North Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 5, with chambers in Minot, has been posted. This notice is provided under North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 7.2.
The Fargo Police Department to Host News Conference ...
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The full 2025 Crime Statistics Report is provided as an attachment with the news release email. The 2025 report and additional crime statistics are also available online at FargoPolice.com/CrimeStats .
Uscourts
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This site is maintained by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts on behalf of the Federal Judiciary. PACER Service Center (800) 676-6856 pacer@psc.uscourts.gov
Wants & Warrants
Vital Records
Search Death Certificates - Login
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Copyright 2022 North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services 600 East Boulevard Ave Bismarck ND 58505-0250 Phone: 701-328-2310 TTY users may use relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888
Voter Records
Resident Lookup | North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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An individual incarcerated in a North Dakota correctional facility but sentenced out-of-state will not appear in this lookup. Individuals currently incarcerated may be reviewed for a parole as determined by the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation based on eligibility and ...
Criminal History Records - North Dakota Attorney General
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The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is the state’s central repository for criminal history information, a system that compiles records of arrests and prosecutions of individual offenders for use by law enforcement, the courts, and the ...
Offender Search - North Dakota State Government
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Enter a last name and/or first name to search for registered offenders . Use the neighborhood search feature to show the location of offenders within a certain proximity to a fixed address. For instance, insert the address of your home, school, or local park and then choose a city and radius.
North Dakota Court System
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A Notice of Consultation regarding a vacancy in North Central Judicial District Judgeship No. 5, with chambers in Minot, has been posted. This notice is provided under North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rule 7.2.
The Fargo Police Department to Host News Conference ...
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The full 2025 Crime Statistics Report is provided as an attachment with the news release email. The 2025 report and additional crime statistics are also available online at FargoPolice.com/CrimeStats .
Uscourts
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This site is maintained by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts on behalf of the Federal Judiciary. PACER Service Center (800) 676-6856 pacer@psc.uscourts.gov
Licenses
ND | ASC gov
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Appraisal Foundation Grants · Resources · ASC Governance · ASC Operating Guidance · Frequently Asked Questions · Public Records · North Dakota · State Name · North Dakota · Appraiser State · North Dakota · Appraiser Date of Review · May 2023 · Appraiser Findings File ·
Criminal Defense Lawyers Section - State Bar Association of North Dakota
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4/8/2026 Webinar Series: The Updated Attorney General Contract Drafting Manual - April 8, 2026 ... Founded in 1899, the 2,900-plus member State Bar Association of North Dakota is the official statewide organization of lawyers and the oldest unified state bar association in the nation.
Jurisdiction - Auctions: Public Service Commission, North Dakota
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In accordance with North Dakota Century Code Section 51-05.1-01, “ A person may not conduct a sale as an auctioneer or clerk unless registered with the secretary of state .” Please contact the North Dakota Secretary of State for further questions. Website: https://sos.nd.gov/ Phone: 701-328-4284
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release, Contact: June 18, 2021
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The North Dakota Public Service Commission is a constitutionally created state agency with · authority to permit, site and regulate certain business activities in the state including electric and gas · utilities, telecommunications companies, power plants, electric transmission lines, pipelines, railroads, auctioneers, commercial weighing devices, pipeline safety and coal mine reclamation.
Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Lise Kruse says North Dakota banks, credit unions remain stable |…
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Since 1887 the Department of Financial Institutions has regulated North Dakota’s financial institutions, which today include state-chartered banks and credit unions, trust companies and non-depository financial institutions .
Licensing and Registration | Secretary of State | North Dakota
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In North Dakota, you may be required to get a license or registration from the Office of the Secretary of State if you are involved in the following occupations. ... Get or renew a contractor's license.
Verification: Search - ND Dental Board
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The NDSBDE may provide information about dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants to the public . The Board requires a written request or completion of the List Request form. The form is not required if the information is included in a written or emailed request.
North Dakota Century Code t43c19.1
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The record of the board is prima facie evidence of the proceeding of the · board and a transcript of board proceedings which is certified by the executive director · under seal is admissible as evidence with the same force and effect as if the original ... Written examinations must be held at such times and places as the board shall determine. Examinations required on fundamental engineering or land surveying subjects may be taken at
Licensing - North Dakota Attorney General
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Amusement Games and Fair Boards; Firework Wholesalers; Charitable Gaming Organizations; Manufacturers and Distributors of Gaming Equipment and Supplies; Polygraph Operators; Tobacco Retailers, Wholesalers and Manufacturers; and · Transient Merchants. Licensees must meet eligibility requirements set by law.
ND LICENSED GRAIN ELEVATORS
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BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that grants are available to North Dakota farmers markets to purchase marketing supplies to increase visibility, awareness and attendance at the markets, and to increase sales of specialty crops.
North Dakota Game and Fish
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Classes are taught by volunteers across the state and are held primarily during the spring and early summer months. In some areas of the state classes may be available during the late summer and fall, depending on instructor availability. If you have any other questions please contact the North Dakota Game and Fish at 701-328-6615 or email us at huntered@nd.gov.
State Based Systems
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Jurisdictions using SBS will be transitioning to the new version of SBS 'SBS 2016' on a monthly basis from January through September 2016. As each jurisdiction transitions to SBS 2016, the SBS tools you use will change. These new tools can be accessed from the 'State Services' page.
North Dakota Livestock Agents
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ND Nurse Portal
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Any errors or omissions should be reported for investigation. The information contained on the ND Nurse Portal is presented in good faith and believed to be correct. Individuals accessing this portal will make their own determination of how suitable the information and data is for their usage.
Board of Optometry - State Agencies - Archives State Historical Society of North Dakota -
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It was to include the names of all optometrists in North Dakota and list the licensees, renewals, and revocations (S. L. 1905, Ch. 142). The North Dakota State Board of Examiners of Optometry was renamed the North Dakota State Board of Optometry in 1923. Five Board members appointed by the Governor served staggered five year terms.
Vital Records | Health and Human Services North Dakota
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The .gov means it's official. Official North Dakota websites will end in .gov. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a government site · The site is secure. The https:// ensures that you're connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted ...
Licensed Private Investigator & Agencies | Private Investigation and Security Board, of North Dakota
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Sahr, Christopher P.I. # 595 Agency # 856 Umbrella Group d/b/a Proven Justice 1630 1st Ave. North, Suite B, PMB # 17 Fargo, ND 58102 · Schneider, Brian P.I. #523 Investigative Technologies PO Box 28778 Oakdale, MN 55128 Shorey III, John P.I. # 518 JCJ Consulting, Inc.
Northern Plains Railroad North Dakota Public Service Commission April 10, 2024
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Rail Miles: 350-mile railroad operating in North Dakota · and Minnesota. Class I Connection: Canadian Pacific, BNSF · 3 railroads make up the NPR rail network: NPR, MRI, and MHC · Primary products shipped: Grain, Fertilizer & Aggregates. Service to multiple ND and MN grain handling locations.
Electric & Gas | NDPSC | North Dakota Public Service Commission
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There are three investor-owned electric utilities operating in North Dakota: Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Northern States Power Company, and Otter Tail Power Company . The Public Utilities Division implements the Commission's statutory ...
The Commission | NDPSC | North Dakota Public Service Commission
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Today, the Commission has varying degrees of jurisdiction over electric and natural gas utilities, telecommunications companies, weights and measures, reclamation of mined lands, the siting of energy plants and electric and natural gas transmission facilities, railroad safety, gas pipeline safety and underground damage prevention.
Weed Seed Free Forage Program Summary | North Dakota Department of Agriculture
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This is forage which has been inspected by designated agents (“inspector”) of the Agriculture Commissioner prior to cutting. There is a reasonable and prudent visual inspection using standardized inspection procedures. Forage found to be free of weed seeds identified in the North American Invasive Species Management Association’s (NAISMA) weed list (which includes North Dakota noxious weeds) may be certified.
North Dakota Requirements for LBSW Licensure
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Bachelor’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited college or university or a Canadian college or university accredited by Canadian Association for Social Work Education. The degree must be in social work as required by N.D.C.C. 43-41-04: Licenses - Law: North Dakota State Law Chapter 43-41.
North Dakota State Electrical Board - Continuing Education Approved Courses & Requirements
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2026 North Dakota Approved CEU Course List (1 Page) - Click Here · No master, journeyman, power limited or class B electrician license will be renewed unless proof of eight continuing education hours have been submitted , of which a minimum of fifty percent of the hours must be based on the ...
Participants - ARELLO
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Real Estate Licensee Verification Database · ARELLO.ORG · Home · Search · API · Learn more about what the services does. See which plan works best for your company. Find documentation and login credentials to test service. Learn more about the service ·
Recorded Documents
Public Records/Document Search · North Dakota Land Portal
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You will be redirected to the North Dakota Login website to log in to your account. If you do not have an account, please follow the links to create one. After logging in, you will be redirected back to the Department of Trust Lands self-service portal. If you experience any problems, please review the FAQs or Contact Support for assistance. ... Sending Message... ... Thank you for your message! We will respond as soon as possible. ... Search for Surface and Mineral Lease Agreements, Right of Way Contracts, Deeds, and other documentation.
North Dakota Court System - Job Announcement: Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist
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The Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist is responsible for making a verbatim record of district and juvenile court trials, proceedings, and other matters using audio recording equipment, writing court logs, noting appearances and essential events during these proceedings, and providing transcripts as required.
ND Recorders | ND Recorders Information Network
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Not a Member? join today · North Dakota Recorders Information Network (NDRIN) is not liable for any legal opinions or assumptions made based on viewed images and/or data contained herein
Property Records
Property Search - eTRAKiT
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221 N. 5th Street CIty of Bismarck, North Dakota 58501 HOME | CONTACT
Online Property Records | Dakota County
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Property Taxation & Records 651-438-4597 records@co.dakota.mn.us · Free access to property tax information. Search by parcel ID, house number or street address
City of Fargo - Fargo Parcels
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Ownership Information DELTA DELTA DELTA NHC - NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERISTY (EPSILON OMICRON CHAPTER) LLC ... Taxes Payable Cass County Property Taxes (This link will direct you to the Cass County website where property tax information is available.). ... Main Floor Sq. Ft. (residential only) Total Building Sq. Ft. 9,907 ... Lot Area 20,205 sq. ft. (0.464 acres) ... Fargo ...
Public Records/Document Search · North Dakota Land Portal
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You will be redirected to the North Dakota Login website to log in to your account. If you do not have an account, please follow the links to create one. After logging in, you will be redirected back to the Department of Trust Lands self-service portal · If you experience any problems, please ...
North Dakota Counties
All 53 North Dakota counties indexed on SearchSystems.net. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder, and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in North Dakota?▼
North Dakota's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search North Dakota court cases?▼
North Dakota's court system is headed by the North Dakota Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the District Court (7 judicial districts), Municipal Court. Many North Dakota courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search North Dakota business entities?▼
The North Dakota Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in North Dakota?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a North Dakota birth or death certificate?▼
North Dakota vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (Vital Records) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are North Dakota property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a North Dakota sex offender?▼
The North Dakota sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
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