How to Search Burleigh County, North Dakota Records (Start Here)
Burleigh County, North Dakota — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Warrants
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Combined active warrants list from the Burleigh County Sheriff's Office and the Bismarck Police Department.
Court Records
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South Central District of North Dakota and Burleigh County civil, criminal, traffic, family, and probate case records, court judgments, and court calendar.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
North Dakota Sex Offender Registry
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Statewide North Dakota registry.
sexoffender.nd.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Jobs
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Burleigh County government job opportunities and instructions on how to apply.
Agendas & Minutes
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Burleigh County County Commission public meeting schedule, Minutes, and Agendas.
Maps
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Burleigh County maps, including ambulance response areas, flood & elevation, traffic counts, elections, fire response areas, flood protection, floodplain, highway projects, low water crossings, townships, public safety events, road approach jurisdictions, road
Directory
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Burleigh County department directory, including department head names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Warrants
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Combined active warrants list from the Burleigh County Sheriff's Office and the Bismarck Police Department.
Court Records
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
South Central District of North Dakota and Burleigh County civil, criminal, traffic, family, and probate case records, court judgments, and court calendar.
Business, Voter & Other
Jobs
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Burleigh County government job opportunities and instructions on how to apply.
Agendas & Minutes
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Burleigh County County Commission public meeting schedule, Minutes, and Agendas.
Maps
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Burleigh County maps, including ambulance response areas, flood & elevation, traffic counts, elections, fire response areas, flood protection, floodplain, highway projects, low water crossings, townships, public safety events, road approach jurisdictions, road
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Burleigh County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of District Court for court records in Burleigh County. For online case lookups, use ND Courts Public Search — it covers North Dakota District Court (unified) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Burleigh County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Director of Tax Equalization. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Auditor/Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Burleigh County? ▼
North Dakota handles vital records at the state level through North Dakota DHHS Division of Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the County Recorder or District Court Clerk in Burleigh County.
Are Burleigh County records available online? ▼
Burleigh County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does Burleigh County have a County Assessor? ▼
No. In North Dakota, the County Director of Tax Equalization handles property assessments. There is no separate Assessor office. For recorded documents like deeds and mortgages, go to the County Recorder — that is a different office.
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