Deed recording
- First page
- $20.00
- Each extra page
- $5.00
Transfer tax: None (North Dakota has no deed transfer tax)
N.D.C.C. § 11-18-05
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North DakotaCounty Clerks & Recorders
Where to record a deed, get a marriage license or register a business name in each of North Dakota’s 53 counties. Pick yours on the map or in the register below.
- Counties
- 53
- Deed fee · page 1
- $20.00
- Marriage wait
- None
- Population
- 784k
Population, low → high Blue = recording office verified (official website or OpenStreetMap) Blue = recording-office phone verified recording office (OpenStreetMap)
State rules on file
How North Dakota records it
Statewide figures. Counties can add local surcharges — confirm the exact amount with the recording office before you file.
Marriage license
- Fee
- $65.00
- Waiting period
- None
- License valid for
- 60 days
Issued by County Finance / Recorder Office.
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- Birth
- $15.00
- Death
- $15.00
- Marriage
- $10.00
Issued by: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services Division of Vital Records
DBA / assumed name
- Filing fee
- $25.00
- File with
- North Dakota Secretary of State
Trade name filed with the Secretary of State.
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Every county in North Dakota
49 official websites 21 recording offices verified 21 phones listed
W = official website · V = recording office verified · P = verified phone · figures: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates
North Dakota questions
Before you file in North Dakota
Largest offices: Cass County, Burleigh County, Grand Forks County.
Who records deeds in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the County Recorder of the county where the property is located. Each county page below names the office and, where we have verified it, its address and phone number.
How much does it cost to record a deed in North Dakota?
N.D.C.C. § 11-18-05 sets a base fee of $20.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page. Counties often add surcharges, so check the county's current fee schedule before filing. Transfer tax: None (North Dakota has no deed transfer tax).
What are the requirements for getting married in North Dakota?
A marriage license in North Dakota costs about $65.00 (the amount varies by county). There is no waiting period. The license is valid for 60 days. Issued by County Finance / Recorder Office.
Where do I register a DBA or business name in North Dakota?
Assumed business names (DBA) in North Dakota are filed with the North Dakota Secretary of State; the filing fee is about $25.00. Trade name filed with the Secretary of State.