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 between September 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026.
Williams County, North Dakota, has about 41,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Williams 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, city permits, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
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Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Williams County
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Williams County are recorded by the County Recorder, which indexes them by name and sells copies.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Recorder's page at williamsnd.com/search-recorded-documents (page title: Search Recorded Documents | Williams County, ND), phone (701) 577-4540, Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Williams County
The Tax Equalization sets the value each parcel in Williams County is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Tax Equalization's page at williams.northdakotaassessors.com (page title: Williams County Director of Tax Equalization), phone (701) 577-4555, 206 East Broadway Williston, ND 58802-2047, Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Permits and City Records in the Cities of Williams County
Building permits, zoning and code cases inside a city are the city's own records. The cities in Williams County with a SearchSystems guide to their offices, with the city page SearchSystems verified:
- Williston: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at cityofwilliston.com/departments/administration/index.php, phone 701.713.3800 (verified September 26, 2026).
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Williams County
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the Williams County District Court, and the file is public unless sealed.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at ndcourts.gov/court-locations/williams-county, phone (701) 774-4374.
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. The county records request page SearchSystems verified is at williamsnd.com/question/how-can-i-make-an-open-records-request (page title: How can I make an open records request? | Williams County, ND).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Williams County?
The County Recorder, at williamsnd.com/search-recorded-documents, phone (701) 577-4540. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Williams County are filed there, and the Tax Equalization (williams.northdakotaassessors.com) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Williams County?
The Tax Equalization, whose page SearchSystems verified is at williams.northdakotaassessors.com.
Where are evictions from Williams County filed?
In the Williams County District Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
Is this the official Williams 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.