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.
- Court cases: 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.
These are the official sources. Pick the one that matches what you need.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
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.
Warrants
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Combined active warrants list from the Burleigh County Sheriff's Office and the Bismarck Police Department.
Property & Tax Records
Maps
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Burleigh County maps, including ambulance response areas, flood & elevation, traffic counts, elections, fire response areas, flood protection.
Business, Voter & Other
Agendas & Minutes
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Burleigh County County Commission public meeting schedule, Minutes, and Agendas.
Directory
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Burleigh County department directory, including department head names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.
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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