Walsh County, North Dakota Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Walsh County, North Dakota, can be obtained from the Walsh County Sheriff's Office. They are located at 638 Cooper Avenue, Grafton, ND 58237. You may contact them directly at (701) 352-2041 to request access to booking photos. Some mugshots may also be available through online databases or news releases on the Sheriff's Office website.

To obtain a criminal background check in Walsh County, North Dakota, you should contact the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). The BCI provides statewide background checks, and you can request this through their website or by mail. Locally, you may also inquire at the Walsh County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process.

To look up sex offenders in Walsh County, North Dakota, you can use the North Dakota Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the North Dakota Attorney General's Office and can be accessed online. The registry allows you to search for offenders by name, location, or proximity to a specific address in Walsh County.

North Dakota does not require voter registration, making it unique among U.S. States. Eligible Walsh County residents can vote by presenting valid identification at their polling place on Election Day without any prior registration. Contact the Walsh County Auditor's office at (701) 352-3541 or visit 600 Cooper Avenue in Grafton for polling location information and absentee ballot requests. Voters must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old, and North Dakota residents for 30 days preceding the election, with acceptable ID including a North Dakota driver's license, state ID, or tribal ID.

Property records in Walsh County are maintained by the Walsh County Recorder's Office at 600 Cooper Avenue, Grafton, ND 58237, phone (701) 352-2381. You can search deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other recorded documents in person during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Property tax information and assessment records are available from the Assessor at (701) 352-3451 and the County Treasurer at (701) 352-2157. The region does not currently offer free online property record searching, so in-person or phone research is recommended for detailed document retrieval.

Birth and death certificates can be requested from the Walsh County Recorder's Office at 600 Cooper Avenue, Grafton, ND 58237, phone (701) 352-2381, or from the North Dakota Division of Vital Records at 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505-0200. Birth certificates cost $7.00 for the first copy and death certificates cost $5.00 for the first copy. Processing typically takes 2-3 weeks for mail requests, with expedited service available through VitalChek at vitalchek.com for additional fees. Valid photo identification and proof of eligibility are required under North Dakota Century Code § 23-02.1-18, restricting access to immediate family members, legal representatives, or those with documented tangible interest.

Business licenses and DBA filings in Walsh County are recorded with the Walsh County Recorder's Office at 600 Cooper Avenue, Grafton, ND 58237, phone (701) 352-2381. For formal business entity information including corporations and LLCs, use the North Dakota Secretary of State's free online business search at firststop.sos.nd.gov, which provides entity details, registered agents, and current status. City-specific business licenses for Grafton and Park River are issued by respective city offices. Professional licenses are regulated by state boards and can be verified through the appropriate licensing authority's website.