Ward County, North Dakota Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Ward County, North Dakota, can be obtained from the Ward County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office or an online portal. For further assistance, you can visit their office at 315 SE 3rd St, Minot, ND 58701, or check their official website for any online resources they offer.

To obtain a criminal background check in Ward 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 and a fee. Locally, you can also inquire at the Ward County Sheriff's Office for any additional procedures specific to the county.

You can look up sex offenders in Ward County, North Dakota, by accessing the North Dakota Sex Offender Registry. This registry provides detailed information about registered sex offenders in the state, including those residing in Ward County. The registry can be accessed online through the North Dakota Attorney General's website, which offers a searchable database.

North Dakota does not require voter registration; it is the only state without this requirement. Eligible Ward County residents may vote by presenting valid identification with a current North Dakota address at their assigned polling place on Election Day. You can verify your polling location through the Ward County Auditor's Office at (701) 857-6460 or online at vip.sos.nd.gov. If you need to vote absentee, contact the Ward Auditor's Office to request a mail-in ballot, which can be done up to the day before the election.

Property records in Ward County can be accessed through the Ward County Recorder's Office at 315 3rd Street SE in Minot, phone (701) 857-6450, or online at www.co.ward.nd.us. The Recorder's office maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents searchable by name or legal description. This county also offers a free online GIS parcel viewer that displays property boundaries, ownership, and assessment information. For property tax records and valuations, contact the county Director of Tax Equalization at (701) 857-6470.

Birth and death certificates for events in Ward County can be obtained from the North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Vital Records at (701) 328-2360, or 600 E Boulevard Ave, Dept 301, Bismarck, ND 58505. Birth certificates cost $7 for the first copy and death certificates cost $5 for the first copy. You must provide valid photo ID and proof of eligibility (immediate family or legal interest). Processing takes 2-4 weeks by mail or same-day for in-person requests, and online ordering is available through VitalChek at vitalchek.com with additional fees.

Business entity records for North Dakota are maintained by the Secretary of State and searchable online at firststop.sos.nd.gov for corporations, LLCs, and trade names. For fictitious name (DBA) registrations specific to Ward County, contact the Ward County Recorder's Office at (701) 857-6450. Local business licenses within Minot and other municipalities are issued by the respective city offices, which can be contacted through their city halls. The Minot Area Chamber of Commerce at www.minotchamber.org can also provide guidance on business licensing requirements.