North Dakota public records are governed by the Open Records Statute, N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18, which presumes all records of public entities are open to the public unless specifically exempted. County recorders hold land records, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) within the Office of the Attorney General handles statewide criminal history, and the North Dakota Courts publish case dockets through ndcourts.gov.
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North Dakota Public Records
Court Records
Attorney General Opinions
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Database of legal opinions handed down by the Attorney general of North Dakota.
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Auction Clerks
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Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed auction clerks in North Dakota to view license number, name, address and phone in Adobe Acrobat format.
Court Opinions | Supreme Court
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North Dakota Supreme Court Opinions search, or list opinions by case, citation, topic, citation, Justice, Trial Judge, or case citation rule.
Court Records, Judgments, Calendar
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North Dakota District and County Courts criminal, traffic, civil, family, and probate case record searches, judgments, and court calendar.
State Bar
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Search the North Dakota State Bar Association in North Dakota by attorney name.
Court Records | U.S. District PACER Bankruptcy
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U.S. District Court of North Dakota bankruptcies. Register with the PACER system to search by case number, name, SSN/Tax ID, or case type.
Court Records | U.S. District PACER Criminal & Civil
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U.S. District Court of North Dakota Federal civil & criminal court records, dockets, and documents. Requires PACER registration.
Protective Orders
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Search for protective orders in North Dakota by case number and respondent name and county of issuance.
Criminal Records
Child Support Payments
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Search this database of child support payments in North Dakota by SSN to access payment information. You must be a registered user.
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Corrections Department Inmates
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Search for inmates held by the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation by full or partial last name.
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Criminal Histories
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North Dakota Attorney General information on how to request a criminal history record check.
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Grain Elevators
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Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed Grain Elevators in North Dakota by city or name. Information provided in Adobe Acrobat pdf format.
Grand Forks County Most Wanted
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Grand Forks County, North Dakota Sheriff's Office most wanted offenders.
Registered Offenders
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State of North Dakota Office of the Attorney General sex offender registry.
Cass County | Active Warrants
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Active warrants from the Cass County Sheriff's Office.
Barnes County | Inmates
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Barnes County jail inmate roster, including inmates status and charges.
Morton County Most Wanted
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Browse this list from the Morton County, North Dakota Sheriff's office of most wanted fugitives.
Nelson County Warrants
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Browse this list of outstanding warrants in Nelson County, North Dakota.
Physicians
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North Dakota State Board of Medical Examiners database for licensed physicians and surgeons.
Burleigh County Property - Assessor
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Burleigh County, North Dakota Assessor's property records. Search by address, parcel number, legal description, or Doing Business As.
Burleigh County | Assessments
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Real estate and building assessment searches from the Burleigh County Director of Tax Equalization.
Criminal Records
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Search Systems Premium combined database of North Dakota statewide criminal records. Includes statewide felony and misdemeanor dispositions, Department of Corrections inmate records, and registered offenders.
Court Records | U.S. District PACER Criminal & Civil
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U.S. District Court of North Dakota Federal civil & criminal court records, dockets, and documents. Requires PACER registration.
Property Records
Grand Forks County | Real Estate & Mobile Homes
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Real estate and mobile home property records for Grand Forks County.
Surplus Property
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Browse this North Dakota Office of Management & Budget Division of State Surplus Property for a complete listing of Surplus Property inventory.
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Unclaimed Property
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North Dakota Department of Trust Lands is responsible for maintaining the unclaimed property database. Search by individual or business name, city, or zip code.
Cass County | Tax Records
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Treasurer's Office database of Cass County property tax records.
Morton County Property & GIS Maps
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Provided by: Morton County, North Dakota GIS Repository. Use this interactive mapping service for property information, voting district, school districts, etc.
Land Patents (homesteading)
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Browse this North Dakota University library archives database by county for North Dakota Land Patents.
LaMoure County | Tax Records
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LaMoure County property tax search from the North Dakota Counties Information Systems.
Morton County | Tax Records
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Morton County tax record search by parcel, address, section/township, or plat.
Company & Trademark Search
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ND Secretary of State database of North Dakota corporations, LLCs, LPs, LLPs, LLLPs, fictitious business names, real estate investment trusts, and trademarks.
Registered Political Action Committees (PACS)
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North Dakota - Registered Political Action Committees (PACS)
Lobbyists & Organizations
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Browse alphabetically by year and name for lobbyists and organizations that employ registered lobbyists in North Dakota.
Legislative Districts & Representatives
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Search this North Dakota Secretary of State interactive GIS map service to find your Legislative District & Representative.
Licenses | Professional, Medical, Business
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Search for and verify North Dakota professional and business licenses using these free services. Includes attorneys, CPAs, physicians, real estate agents, consumer finance companies, livestock dealers, and more.
Vital Records
Cass County | Marriages Archives
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North Dakota State University library records of Cass County marriages between 1872 and 1944.
Obituaries | Archives
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North Dakota University library obituary database s containing records published in The Fargo Forum between 1892 and 1909, and from 1982 through 1995.
Deaths | Social Security Administration
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Social Security reported deaths in North Dakota.
Cemeteries & Burials
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McLean County cemeteries, burials, and gravestone inscriptions from Find A Grave.
Business
Campaign Contributions & Disclosure Reports
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Search this North Dakota Secretary of State Online Services Election Management System for disclosure reports and campaign contributions.
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Company & Trademark Search
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ND Secretary of State database of North Dakota corporations, LLCs, LPs, LLPs, LLLPs, fictitious business names, real estate investment trusts, and trademarks.
Company Search - Banks, Credit Unions, Trust Companies
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Search North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions records for State Chartered Banks, Credit Unions, and Trust Companies in North Dakota.
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Legislative Districts & Representatives
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Search this North Dakota Secretary of State interactive GIS map service to find your Legislative District & Representative.
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Lobbyists & Organizations
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Browse alphabetically by year and name for lobbyists and organizations that employ registered lobbyists in North Dakota.
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Uniform Commercial Code
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Register with the North Dakota Secretary of State Direct Access Central Indexing systems and download their software to search for North Dakota Uniform Commercial Code Filings (UCCs).
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Civic
Election Results
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Find out the North Dakota election results from primary and general elections.
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Legislation
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Click on "Bill Status" in the left-hand column of this North Dakota Legislature site to search for current North Dakota legislation.
Official Portal for North Dakota State Government
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Use this official portal and website for North Dakota State government to find officials, offices, agencies, departments, programs, and services.
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Photo Archives
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Browse this State Historical Society of North Dakota collection by subject for historical North Dakota photographs.
State Facts (History)
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This site contains such information as state symbols, natural & historic highlights of state to aspects of local government, etc.
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Campaign Contributions & Disclosure Reports
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Search this North Dakota Secretary of State Online Services Election Management System for disclosure reports and campaign contributions.
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Contractors
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Search by license number, owner name, business name, city, and/or county for contractors licensed in North Dakota.
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Drivers License Status
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Use this North Dakota Department of Transportation service to search by license number for the status of a North Dakota drivers license.
Gaming Equipment Distributors
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Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed gaming equipment distributors in North Dakota to view license number, name, type, address and phone in Adobe Acrobat pdf format.
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Gaming Equipment Manufacturers
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Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed gaming equipment manufacturers in North Dakota to view license number, name, type, address and phone in Adobe Acrobat pdf format.
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Gaming Organizations
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Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed gaming organizations in North Dakota to view license number, name, manager, type, address and phone in Adobe Acrobat pdf format.
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Livestock Agents, Dealers, Auctions
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North Dakota Department of Agriculture rosters of livestock agents, auction markets, and dealers.
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Private Investigators & Agencies
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An alphabetical listing of licensed private investigators and agencies in ND. Gives names, license numbers and addresses.
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Engineers
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Use this American Council of Engineering Companies of North Dakota service to search or browse for Engineers in North Dakota.
Insurance
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National Association of Insurance Commissioners lookup for licensed Arkansas insurance companies, producers, brokers, administrators, and agents.
Nursing - Unlicensed Assistive Persons
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Search by name and social security for Unlicensed Assistive Persons registered with the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Auctioneers
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Click on "Licensed Auctioneers" to browse this alphabetical listing of licensed auctioneers in North Dakota.
Boat Registration
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Search this North Dakota Game and Fish service for Watercraft Safety Boat Registration in North Dakota by last name and birth date.
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Grand Forks County
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Grand Forks County land records searchable by grantor, grantee, document number, instrument, or file date.
Hunting Education Cards
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North Dakota Game and Fish Department hunter education cards by name and birthdate.
Job Vacancies
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Search the job vacancies in ND State Government. Gives the qualifications needed, job descriptions, salary, and application procedures.
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Maps (GIS)
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View the North Dakota GIS (Geographical Information System) databases of interactive maps of boundaries, districts, communications, environmental, recreation, transportation, water and other inform...
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Public Service Commission Cases
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Search the North Dakota Public Service Commission online case search by case number, entity name, case description, or case type.
Railroads
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Browse this North Dakota Public Service Commission list of North Dakota Railroad Companies in Adobe Acrobat pdf format.
Vanity Plates
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Search this North Dakota Department of Transportation site for NDDOT "Motor Vehicle Special Letter Plate Availability."
Bankruptcies, Judgments, Tax Liens
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Search Systems Premium combined database of North Dakota tax liens, bankruptcies, and judgments.
Census 1885
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Search this North Dakota State University database for 1885 Dakota Territory Census records by name, nativity, and/or county.
Frequently Asked Questions
What public records are available in North Dakota?
North Dakota provides public access to court records, criminal histories, vital records (birth/death/marriage), property records, professional licenses, voter registration, and business filings. Each record type has its own page on SearchSystems.net.
Are North Dakota public records free?
Most online lookups — court calendars, property assessor portals, license verification, voter status — are free. Certified copies and fingerprint-based criminal-history checks typically carry a state fee.
What law governs public records in North Dakota?
North Dakota public records are governed by the Open Records Statute, N.
How do I request a record not available online?
File a written records request with the state or local agency that maintains the record. Most North Dakota agencies must respond within a fixed statutory window (typically 3–15 business days).