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North Dakota Public Records

Below are alphabetically sorted resources for the most common and useful records found statewide.  Click on a menu item at the left to search other North Dakota records found on other pages of our site.

  • Court System - In 1995 the county courts were merged with the district courts for all of North Dakota. As such the district courts maintain all county court information.  There are 53 district courts and 76 municipal courts. The ND State Court service will allow a search of district court cases and a limited number of municipal courts, but not all districts contribute records.  North Dakota Court Records
  • Criminal Records - Felony, misdemeanor, DUI, and juvenile cases are handled at the district court level. Some DUI/DWI cases are handled at the municipal court level.  If you would like a full statewide criminal history search of records filed since 1930, you may contact the Attorney General, but you need to have consent from the person being searched.  An alternative is to use the State Court service that will allow a search of limited district court cases and a limited number of municipal courts.  For more information and links to available databases online, visit our North Dakota Criminal Records page.
  • Vital Records - Available from: North Dakota Division of Vital Records, State Capitol, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 301, Bismarck, ND 58505, (701) 328-3260, (701) 328-1850 fax.  Visit our Vital Records page to access the ND Department of Health Public Death Index, the Social Security Death Index for North Dakota, obituaries, and county deaths; two small local marriage databases; the ND State Court database for divorce cases. We have not yet found a free online birth record database for the state.  If you find one, please let us know and we will add it. Our vital records page also has information on ordering birth certificates.

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Agencies

Browse this North Dakota government listing by name for North Dakota Government Agencies.

Airports

Browse this interactive map form the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission for North Dakota airports.

Attorney General Opinions

Database of legal opinions handed down by the Attorney general of North Dakota.

Boat Registration

Search this North Dakota Game and Fish service for Watercraft Safety Boat Registration in North Dakota by last name and birth date.

Campaign Contributions & Disclosure Reports

Search this North Dakota Secretary of State Online Services Election Management System for disclosure reports and campaign contributions.

Census 1885

Search this North Dakota State University database for 1885 Dakota Territory Census records by name, nativity, and/or county.

Cold Cases

North Dakota Attorney General cold case files.

Company Search - Banks, Credit Unions, Trust Companies

Search North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions records for State Chartered Banks, Credit Unions, and Trust Companies in North Dakota.

Court Opinions | Supreme Court

North Dakota Supreme Court Opinions search, or list opinions by case, citation, topic, citation, Justice, Trial Judge, or case citation rule.

Court Records | Supreme Court

North Dakota Supreme Court docket search.

Deaths

North Dakota Department of Health Public Death Index.

Drivers License Status

Use this North Dakota Department of Transportation service to search by license number for the status of a North Dakota drivers license.

Election Results

Find out the North Dakota election results from primary and general elections.

Job Vacancies

Search the job vacancies in ND State Government. Gives the qualifications needed, job descriptions, salary, and application procedures.

Land Patents (homesteading)

Browse this North Dakota University library archives database by county for North Dakota Land Patents.

Legislation

Click on "Bill Status" in the left-hand column of this North Dakota Legislature site to search for current North Dakota legislation.

Legislative Districts & Representatives

Search this North Dakota Secretary of State interactive GIS map service to find your Legislative District & Representative.

Library Catalog

Search the Online Dakota Information Network library catalog.

Licenses | Professional, Medical, Business

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.

Lobbyists & Organizations

Browse alphabetically by year and name for lobbyists and organizations that employ registered lobbyists in North Dakota.

Maps (GIS)

View the North Dakota GIS (Geographical Information System) databases of interactive maps of boundaries, districts, communications, environmental, recreation, transportation, water and other information.

Missing Children

North Dakota missing children index.

Obituaries | Archives

North Dakota University library obituary database s containing records published in The Fargo Forum between 1892 and 1909, and from 1982 through 1995.

Photo Archives

Browse this State Historical Society of North Dakota collection by subject for historical North Dakota photographs.

Protective Orders

Search for protective orders in North Dakota by case number and respondent name and county of issuance.

Registered Political Action Committees (PACS)

North Dakota - Registered Political Action Committees (PACS)

State Bar

Search the North Dakota State Bar Association in North Dakota by attorney name.

Vanity Plates

Search this North Dakota Department of Transportation site for NDDOT "Motor Vehicle Special Letter Plate Availability."


North Dakota is located in the upper midwest region of the United States. The Capital is Bismarck and the largest city is Fargo.  The Official Web Site is located at http://www.nd.gov/.  North Dakota is the 47th most populous state in the United States.  The 2014 population estimate is 739,482 and the 2010 census population was 672,591.  The land area is 69,000.80 square miles and there are 9.7 persons per square mile.

89.6% of the population is White, 1.8% is Black or African American, 2.9% is Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% is Asian, 5.4% is American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.1% is Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 1.9% are two or more races. 90.9% are a high school graduate or higher, and 27.2% have a Bachelor degree or higher.

The median home value is $132,400. There are on average 2.31 persons per household, the per capita income is $29,732, the median household income is $53,741, and 11.9% of the persons in North Dakota are considered below poverty level.


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