County Recorder / Clerk of Court

County Recorder Office Services

• E-Recording - Available at Simplifile or CSC Global 
• Additional information regarding E-Recording vendors (PDF)
• Marriage license issuance and ceremonies
• Passport Agent and Photos - When applying for a passport in person, please contact our office prior to arrival, this will assure you have the correct documents and appointment
• Public Searches
• Real Estate Recordings 

Clerk of Court’s Office Services

• Child support enforcement
• Court calendar clerk
• DD214S (military discharges) and wills for safekeeping and confidentiality
• Maintaining official court files
• Public record searches
• Receiving and disbursing of fines, fees and restitution
• Record certifications

Birth & Death Certificates

Birth and Death Certificates can be obtained from Vital Records. Call 701-328-2360 or visit their website to learn more. 

Request for Certified Copy of a Birth Record Form (PDF)

FORMS

• Index Request Form - use this form to request and pay for indexes for real estate recordings.