Ransom County, North Dakota Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for Ransom County are typically managed by the Ransom County Sheriff's Office. You can request access to these records by visiting the Sheriff's Office in person. Some booking information may also be available through online portals provided by the Sheriff's Office, depending on their current digital services.

To obtain a criminal background check in Ransom County, you should contact the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). The BCI provides statewide criminal history checks, which can be requested online or by mail. For local records, you may also inquire with the Ransom County Sheriff's Office for any additional procedures specific to the county.

You can look up sex offenders in Ransom County by accessing the North Dakota Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the North Dakota Office of Attorney General and provides a searchable online database. You can search by name, location, or proximity to a specific address to find registered sex offenders in the area.

North Dakota does not require voter registration, making it unique among all U.S. States. To vote in Ransom County, you simply need to be an eligible resident and provide identification showing your current North Dakota address at your polling place on election day. Contact the Ransom County Auditor's Office at (701) 683-5823 or visit the courthouse at 204 5th Avenue West in Lisbon to determine your polling location and confirm acceptable forms of identification. Absentee ballots are available without requiring a specific excuse by requesting one from the County Auditor.

Property records in Ransom County are maintained by the Ransom County Recorder's Office at the courthouse, 204 5th Avenue West, Lisbon, ND 58054, phone (701) 683-5823. The Recorder maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plat maps dating back to 1881, indexed by grantor, grantee, and legal description. Property tax and assessment information is available through Ransom County Director of Tax Equalization at the same location. This jurisdiction primarily offers in-person and phone-based record access rather than online searching, so contact the office directly for assistance with property research or to inquire about any available digital services.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Ransom County can be requested from the Ransom County Clerk at (701) 683-5823 or the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Vital Records in Bismarck at (701) 328-2360. The state office is generally recommended for certified copies and charges $7 for the first copy and $4 for additional copies of the same record ordered simultaneously. Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks for standard mail requests, with expedited service available for additional fees. Applicants must provide valid identification and demonstrate direct and tangible interest in the record, and online ordering is available through VitalChek, though convenience fees apply.

Business records in Ransom County can be searched through multiple offices depending on the record type. Fictitious name (DBA) registrations are filed with the Ransom County Recorder's Office at (701) 683-5823. For formal business entities like LLCs and corporations, search the North Dakota Secretary of State's online business database at firststop.sos.nd.gov, which provides free access to business names, status, registered agents, and filing history. Municipal business licenses for activities within Lisbon or Enderlin are handled by those city offices. Contact the Ransom County Auditor's Office at (701) 683-5823 for guidance on county-level business licensing requirements.