Grant County, North Dakota Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Grant County, North Dakota, can be requested from the Grant County Sheriff's Office. They maintain records of individuals processed through the Grant Jail. For online access, you may need to check if the Sheriff's Office provides an online portal for public access to booking photos, or you can visit their office for more information.

To obtain a criminal background check in Grant County, North Dakota, you should contact the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). The BCI provides statewide criminal history checks, which include records from Grant County. You can request a background check by submitting a request form available on the BCI's website, along with the required fee and identification.

You can look up sex offenders in Grant County, North Dakota, by accessing the North Dakota Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the North Dakota Attorney General's Office and provides information on registered sex offenders throughout the state, including Grant County. The registry can be searched online by name, location, or other criteria.

North Dakota is unique in that it does not require voter registration. Eligible Grant County residents can vote by simply presenting valid identification showing their name, current residential address, and date of birth at their assigned polling place on Election Day. Contact the Grant County Auditor at (701) 622-3615 at the courthouse in Carson for polling place information. Absentee ballots are available for those unable to vote in person, and applications should be requested from the County Auditor's office well before Election Day.

Property records in Grant County are maintained by the Grant County Recorder's Office at 201 Main Street, Carson, ND 58529, phone (701) 622-3615. The Recorder maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other documents affecting real property. Property tax assessment information is available through the County Director of Tax Equalization at the same location. While Grant does not currently offer online property record searches, you can contact the Recorder's office by phone or visit in person to request specific documents or conduct property searches, with fees applicable for certified copies.

Birth and death certificates for events in Grant County can be requested from the Grant County Clerk of District Court at 201 Main Street, Carson, ND 58529, or from the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Vital Records at 600 E Boulevard Ave, Dept 301, Bismarck, ND 58505-0200, phone 701-328-2360. Birth certificates cost $7 and death certificates cost $5 for the first certified copy. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at vitalchek.com with additional convenience fees, and processing typically takes 5-10 business days for mail requests.

Business records in Grant County can be found through multiple sources depending on the business type. Trade name (DBA) filings are recorded with the Grant County Recorder's Office at (701) 622-3615. For corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities, search the North Dakota Secretary of State's FirstStop database at firststop.sos.nd.gov, which provides free online access to all registered business entities in the state. Local business licensing and permits may be handled by city offices in Carson or through county zoning authorities at the Grant County Courthouse.