North Dakota death records

This page provides you with quick reference information on where to obtain vital records in the state of North Dakota.

For those who prefer walk-in service, we have listed the physical address as well as the postal address (sometimes they are the same) for the main government agencies where records of birth, death, marriage and divorce are held.
Relevant phone numbers are included so you can confirm up-to-date information about the charges for services, or if you need to clarify anything about your records search.

North Dakota Dept of Health
Division of Vital Records
600 E. Boulevard Ave.,
Dept. 301
Bismarck, ND 58505-0200

(Located in room 118 in the Judicial Wing of the State Capitol Building)

Call in or phone  (701) 328-2360.  M-F, 7:30am-5:00pm (except holidays)

All certified copies of marriage records or divorce decrees must be issued by the county where the license was originally purchased or decree issued.  Please contact the County Recorder or the Clerk of the County Court of the appropriate county.

There are 53 counties. If you need advice about which County to approach, or their contact details, please call (701) 328-2360.