North Dakota Vital Records Information
(How to contact the Vital Records Department of North Dakota)
Event: Birth

Cost of copy: $7.00

Address:
Division of Vital Records
State Capitol
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505-0200

Remarks: State office has had some records since July 1893. Years from 1894 to 1920 are incomplete. Additional copies of birth records are $4.00 each. Copies are generally mailed within 2-3 working days after request is received.

Money order should be made payable to ND Department of Health. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (701) 328-2360. This is an automated attendant with a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the internet at ND Department of Health.

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Event: Death

Cost of copy: $5.00

Address:
Division of Vital Records
State Capitol
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505-0200

Remarks: State office has had some records since July 1893. Years from 1894 to 1920 are incomplete. Additional copies of birth records are $4.00 each. Copies are generally mailed within 2-3 working days after request is received.

Money order should be made payable to ND Department of Health. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (701) 328-2360. This is an automated attendant with a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the internet at ND Department of Health.

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Event: Marriage (State)

Cost of copy: $5.00

Address:
Division of Vital Records
State Capitol
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505-0200

Remarks: Records since July 1925. Requests for earlier records will be forwarded to appropriate office. Additional copies are $2.00 each.

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Event: Marriage (county)

Cost of copy: Varies

Address:
See remarks

Remarks: Clerk of District Court in county where license was issued.

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Event: Divorce (State)

Cost of copy: See remarks

Address:
Division of Vital Records
State Capitol
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505-0200

Remarks: Index of records since July 1949. Some items may be verified. Certified copies are not available from State Health Department. Inquiries will be forwarded to appropriate office.

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Event: Divorce (county)

Cost of copy: Varies

Address: See remarks

Remarks: Clerk of District Court in county where divorce was granted.