How to Search North Dakota Professional Licenses (Start Here)
Professional and occupational licenses in North Dakota are issued by state licensing boards — each profession has its own board with its own search tool. There is no single database of all licenses in North Dakota.
What this page covers: North Dakota professional license verification databases — medical, legal, real estate, contractor, financial, and other regulated professions. What it does not cover: Business entity filings (those are with the Secretary of State) or association memberships (those are private organizations).
Where to start: Identify the profession, then go to the specific licensing board for North Dakota. For attorneys, go to the state bar. For doctors, the medical board. For contractors, the contractor licensing authority. The databases below are organized by profession.
Common mistake: A professional license and a business registration are different. A license authorizes a person to practice a profession. A business registration authorizes a company to operate. They are filed with different agencies.
Appraisers
Visit → Official Free
Select North Dakota to search the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council database for licensed appraisers.
Auction Clerks
Visit → Official Free
Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed auction clerks in North Dakota to view license number, name, address and phone in Adobe Acrobat format.
Auctioneers
Visit → Official Free
Click on "Licensed Auctioneers" to browse this alphabetical listing of licensed auctioneers in North Dakota.
Banks, Credit Unions, Trust Companies
Visit → Official Free
Search North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions records for State Chartered Banks, Credit Unions, and Trust Companies in North Dakota.
Collection Agencies
Visit → Official Free
Search this North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions database for licensed Collection Agencies in North Dakota.
Consumer Finance Companies
Visit → Official Free
Search for Consumer Finance Companies in North Dakota that are regulated by the North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions.
Contractors
Visit → Official Free
Search by license number, owner name, business name, city, and/or county for contractors licensed in North Dakota.
Deferred Presentment Service Providers
Visit → Official Free
Search for Deferred Presentment Service Providers in North Dakota that are regulated by the North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions.
Dental Professionals
Visit → Official Free
Search this North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners database by name or name and city to view the licensure status of dentists, dental.
Engineers
Visit → Official Free
Use this American Council of Engineering Companies of North Dakota service to search or browse for Engineers in North Dakota.
Gaming Equipment Distributors
Visit → Official Free
Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed gaming equipment distributors in North Dakota to view license number, name, type, address and phone in.
Gaming Equipment Manufacturers
Visit → Official Free
Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed gaming equipment manufacturers in North Dakota to view license number, name, type, address and phone in.
Gaming Organizations
Visit → Official Free
Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed gaming organizations in North Dakota to view license number, name, manager, type, address and phone in.
Grain Elevators
Visit → Official Free
Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed Grain Elevators in North Dakota by city or name. Information provided in Adobe Acrobat pdf format.
Hunting Education Cards
Visit → Official Free
North Dakota Game and Fish Department hunter education cards by name and birthdate.
Insurance
Visit → Official Free
National Association of Insurance Commissioners lookup for licensed Arkansas insurance companies, producers, brokers, administrators, and agents.
Livestock Agents, Dealers, Auctions
Visit → Official Free
North Dakota Department of Agriculture rosters of livestock agents, auction markets, and dealers.
Money Brokers
Visit → Official Free
Search for Money Brokers in North Dakota that are regulated by the North Carolina Department of Financial Institutions.
Money Transmitters - North Dakota
Visit → Official Free
Search for Companies in North Dakota that are regulated by the North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions and licensed Money Transmitters.
Visit →
Nursing
Visit → Official Free
Search by name and social security number, or by RN/LPN license number for licensed Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses in North Dakota.
Nursing - Unlicensed Assistive Persons
Visit → Official Free
Search by name and social security for Unlicensed Assistive Persons registered with the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Optometrists
Visit → Official Free
Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed optometrists in North Dakota by city or last name to view name, address, license #, initial and.
Osteopathic Physicians
Visit → Official Free
Osteopathic Physician license search from the North Dakota State Board of Medical Examiners.
Physician Assistants
Visit → Official Free
Licensed Physician Assistant search from the North Dakota State Board of Medical Examiners.
Physicians
Visit → Official Free
North Dakota State Board of Medical Examiners database for licensed physicians and surgeons.
Private Investigators & Agencies
Visit → Official Free
An alphabetical listing of licensed private investigators and agencies in ND. Gives names, license numbers and addresses.
Public Service Commission Cases
Visit → Official Free
Search the North Dakota Public Service Commission online case search by case number, entity name, case description, or case type.
Railroads
Visit → Official Free
Browse this North Dakota Public Service Commission list of North Dakota Railroad Companies in Adobe Acrobat pdf format.
Utilities - Electric and Natural Gas
Visit → Official Free
Browse these North Dakota Public Service Commission databases of electric and natural gas utilities.
Utilities - Telecommunications
Visit → Official Free
Browse these North Dakota Public Service Commission databases of Telecommunications utilities. Information provided in Adobe Acrobat pdf format.
Weed Free Forage Inspectors
Visit → Official Free
Browse this North Dakota Department of Agriculture list by county for Certified Weed Free Forage Inspectors.
Search North Dakota by Record Type
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there one place to search all North Dakota professional licenses? ▼
Usually no. Each profession has its own licensing board with its own database. Some states have begun consolidating license lookups into a single portal, but most still require searching by profession.
Can I check disciplinary actions on a license? ▼
Yes, in most cases. State licensing boards publish public disciplinary actions — suspensions, revocations, restrictions, and fines. Check the specific board's website.
Is a professional license the same as a business license? ▼
No. A professional license is issued to a person by a state licensing board. A business license is issued to a company by a city, county, or state agency. They are separate systems.
Last reviewed:
BBB A+ Rated