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
Licenses Databases
24 official North Dakota licenses sources.
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.
Forms - Auctions: Public Service Commission, North Dakota
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Important Note: As of January 1, 2024, the Public Service Commission no longer licenses or regulates auctioneers or auction clerks . 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 ...
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.
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 .
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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BAGLEY LIVESTOCK AUCTION INC · FRANKMAN · DAVID · 2508 E SLATEN PARK CIRCLE · SIOUX FALLS SD 57103 · SIOUX FALLS REGIONAL LIVESTOCK · FREESTONE · BEN · 800 STEVENS PORT DR · DAKOTA DUNES, SD 57049 · TYSON FRESH MEATS INC · As of October 2017 · North Dakota Livestock Agents ·
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.
North Dakota Century Code t43c13
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Displaying a sign or in any way advertising as an optometrist. ... Engaging in any manner in the practice of optometry. 43-13-02. Persons exempt from provisions of chapter. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the following persons: ... Physicians and surgeons licensed under chapter 43-17. 43-13-03. North Dakota state board of optometry - Members - Appointment -
North Dakota Administrative Code | North Dakota Legislative Branch
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Physician Licensure Chapter Chapter Name 50-02-01 Provisional Temporary License 50-02-02 Special License 50-02-02.1 Administrative License 50-02-03 Examinations 50-02-04 National Board of Examiners for Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, Inc. [Repealed] 50-02-05 Graduates of Foreign Medical ...
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 ·
North Dakota Counties
53 North Dakota counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or 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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