How to Search Cass County Records (Start Here)
Cass County, North Dakota — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records
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North Dakota Courts record search for Cass County civil, family, probate, traffic, and criminal case records, judgment search, and court hearings calendar.
Court Records | Probate Archives
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North Dakota State University archives database of Cass County District Court probate records from 1875 to 1949.
Divorces
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Cass County divorce and civil court case records from the 1870s through 1942.
Jail & Inmate Records
Recorded Documents
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Cass County Recorder land records. Subscription required.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Fargo Assessor
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Property record search from the City of Fargo Assessor's Office.
Property | GIS
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Cass County interactive GIS map parcel search, tax records, and voter information.
Property | Tax Records
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Cass County Treasurer's Office property tax record search.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Obituaries
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Obituaries published in the Fargo Forum 1892 to 1909 and between 1982 through 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Cass County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Cass County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Cass County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Cass County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Cass County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Cass County records available online? ▼
Online access in Cass County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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