Pembina County, North Dakota Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Pembina County, North Dakota, can be obtained from the Pembina County Sheriff's Office. They maintain records of arrests and may provide access to booking photos upon request. Some information might be available through the North Dakota statewide online portal for public records.

To obtain a criminal background check in Pembina County, North Dakota, you should contact the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). The BCI handles statewide background checks and requires a completed request form along with the applicable fee. You can also inquire at the Pembina County Sheriff's Office for any local procedures that may apply.

You can look up sex offenders in Pembina 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 an online search tool to locate registered sex offenders by name, location, or proximity to a specific address.

North Dakota is unique in that it does not require voter registration, eligible residents can vote by presenting valid identification and proof of residency at their polling place on Election Day. Acceptable IDs include a North Dakota driver's license, state ID, or tribal ID showing your current Pembina County address. You can verify your polling place and get election information by contacting the Pembina County Auditor at (701) 265-4275. Absentee ballots are available upon request to the County Auditor beginning 40 days before any election.

Property records in Pembina County are maintained by the County Recorder's Office and County Director of Tax Equalization, both located at the Pembina County Courthouse, 301 Dakota Street West, Cavalier, ND 58220. You can access deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents by contacting the Recorder at (701) 265-4139 or visiting in person during business hours. Property tax assessment information is available through the Assessor's office at the same location. While some North Dakota counties offer online property searches, this county primarily provides records through in-person or telephone requests, with certified copies available for statutory fees.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Pembina County are issued by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Vital Records, located at 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505. Birth certificates cost $7 for the first copy and death certificates cost $5 for the first copy, with processing taking 2-4 weeks for mail requests. You can also order certified copies online through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional convenience fees, or request them in person at the state office in Bismarck for same-day service. Valid photo identification and proof of eligibility are required under North Dakota Century Code Section 23-02.1-18.

Business records in Pembina County can be accessed through multiple sources depending on the type of registration. Fictitious business name (DBA) registrations are filed with the Pembina County Recorder's Office at (701) 265-4139. For corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities, search the North Dakota Secretary of State's online business database at firststop.sos.nd.gov, which provides free access to all registered business entities, their status, officers, and registered agents. County-level business licenses and permits may be maintained by the Pembina County Auditor's office, which can be contacted at (701) 265-4275 for specific local licensing requirements.