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Property records for Cathay, North Dakota are maintained by the Wells County Recorder .
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The city holds a city council meeting on the first Monday of each month at the Cathay Community Hall, providing residents with opportunities to engage in local governance and community development.
Cathay, North Dakota voters are served by the Wells County Auditor's Office, Wells County's election authority. Located at 626 Railroad Avenue, PO Box 359, Fessenden, ND 58438, phone (701) 547-3141, the office handles voter registration, maintains voter rolls, conducts elections, tabulates results, and preserves election records for all county precincts including the area around this community.
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North Dakota is the only U.S. state that does not require voter registration. To vote in Cathay, North Dakota, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and have lived in your North Dakota precinct for at least 30 days. Bring valid photo ID and proof of residency (such as a utility bill or current driver's license) to the polls. For more information, see the North Dakota Secretary of State elections page at sos.nd.gov. North Dakota requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the North Dakota Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Cathay, contact the Wells County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
Property records for Cathay, North Dakota are maintained by the Wells County Director of Tax Equalization's Office and the Wells County Clerk and Recorder. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Wells County, including parcels in Cathay. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Wells County Clerk and Recorder maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many North Dakota counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Wells County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
Birth, death, and marriage records for Cathay, North Dakota residents are available through both county and state offices. The North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, located in Bismarck, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in North Dakota. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Wells County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Wells County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.
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