Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site on September 24, 2026.
Ward County, North Dakota, has about 68,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Ward County is in the deed records of the County Recorder and its taxable value is set by the Tax Equalization; what is built on it is a matter for the city or the county. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, directory links, city permits, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
Related guides: Ward County public records, Ward County arrest records, Ward County warrants, Ward County inmate search, Ward County police reports, North Dakota arrest records and North Dakota inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Ward County
Who owns a parcel in Ward County and what it sold for are in the deed records of the County Recorder, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Recorder's page at co.ward.nd.us/194/Recorder (page title: Recorder | Ward County, ND), phone 701-857-6413, 225 Third St. SE Minot, ND 58701, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Ward County
The Tax Equalization sets the value each parcel in Ward County is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Tax Equalization's page at co.ward.nd.us/DocumentCenter/View/5052/2021-Equalization-Memo (page title: DIRECTOR OF TAX EQUALIZATION Noreen Barton Ward County Tax Director), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Ward County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Ward County and North Dakota. These property pages and recorded document pages from its Ward County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Property Tax (co.ward.nd.us)
- Registered Lobbyists (firststop.sos.nd.gov)
Permits and City Records in the Cities of Ward County
Building permits, zoning and code cases inside a city are the city's own records. The cities in Ward County with a SearchSystems guide to their offices, with the city page SearchSystems verified:
- Minot: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at minotnd.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/City-Hall-2 (verified September 26, 2026).
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Ward County
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the Ward County District Court, and the file is public unless sealed.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the North Dakota Open Records Law a county office must answer a request within a reasonable time, and it may charge copying, and staff time after the first hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Ward County?
The County Recorder, at co.ward.nd.us/194/Recorder, phone 701-857-6413. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Ward County are filed there, and the Tax Equalization (co.ward.nd.us) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Ward County?
The Tax Equalization, whose page SearchSystems verified is at co.ward.nd.us.
Where are evictions from Ward County filed?
In the Ward County District Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
Is this the official Ward County website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.