About Public Records in North Dakota

• General Jurisdiction / Upper Courts


• District Courts - 7 districts
• Civil.
• Criminal.
• Domestic.
• Juvenile.
• Traffic and other violations.


• Limited Jurisdiction / Lower Courts


• Municipal Courts - 80 courts.
• Drunk driving.
• Traffic and other violations.

North Dakota real and personal property tax records are kept by the County Treasurer in each county.
 

North Dakota deeds and general document recording are handled by the Register of Deeds in each county. Records kept include deeds, mortgage documents, easements, powers of attorney, and liens.

The Division of Vital Records provides registration and certification of the vital events that occur in North Dakota. These events include births, deaths, fetal deaths, marriages and divorces. We also provide statistical information on a wide range of categories relating to these events.