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North Dakota Vital Records

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North Dakota · 78 offices

78
Offices listed
66
Counties covered
$15.00
Birth cert. fee
3–5 days
Avg. processing

At a glance

Birth Certificate

$15 · 3-5 business days

Death Certificate

$15 · 3-5 business days

Marriage Certificate

County-dependent · County-dependent

North Dakota Department of Health - Division of Vital Records (NDDoH - Division of Vital Records)

Address
600 East Boulevard Ave. Dept. 325 Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
Mailing
Department of Health and Human Services Vital Records 600 East Boulevard Ave. Dept. 325 Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
Phone
(701) 328-2360
Hours
7:30AM - 4:45PM (according to google maps, I can’t find their hours on their webpage)

North Dakota Birth Certificate

Fee
$15
Additional copy
$15
Rush fee
Expedited processing not available, expedited return delivery options range $15-$35
Processing time
3-5 business days
Rush processing
Rush processing NA, only expedited shipping
Public after
125 years

Who can request

  • Grandchildren (if person on record is deceased)
  • Grandparents (of deceased)
  • Legal Representative
  • Other Person by Court Order
  • Other Person by Notarized Authorization
  • Parents
  • Person on Record

Required information

  • Date of Birth
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Father's Name
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Maiden Name
  • Place of Birth
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Permanent Residents Card
  • State ID
  • Tribal ID
  • US Military ID
  • US Passport
  • US Visa

Secondary ID

  • Bank Statement
  • Pay Stub
  • Social Security Card
  • Social Services Card
  • Tribal ID
  • Utility Bill
  • Vehicle Registration
  • W-2 Form
Application form (SFN 8140) ↗

North Dakota Death Certificate

Fee
$15
Additional copy
$10
Rush fee
Expedited processing not available, expedited return delivery options range $15-$35
Processing time
3-5 business days
Rush processing
Rush processing NA, only expedited shipping
Public after
Not resrticted

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Children
  • Funeral Director
  • Grandchildren
  • Grandparents
  • Legal Guardian
  • Legal Representative
  • Other Person by Court Order
  • Parents
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Date of Birth
  • Date of Death
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Father's Name
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Name
  • Place of Death
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Permanent Residents Card
  • State ID
  • Tribal ID
  • US Military ID
  • US Passport
  • US Visa

Secondary ID

  • Bank Statement
  • Pay Stub
  • Social Security Card
  • Social Services Card
  • Tribal ID
  • Utility Bill
  • Vehicle Registration
  • W-2 Form
Application form (SFN 5531) ↗

North Dakota Marriage Certificate

Fee
County-dependent
Additional copy
County-dependent
Rush fee
County-dependent
Processing time
County-dependent
Rush processing
County-dependent
Public after
Not resrticted

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Apostille & authentication

Office
Secretary of State
Phone
(701) 328-3665
Mailing
Secretary of State State of North Dakota 600 E Boulevard Avenue Dept 108 Bismarck ND 58505-0500
Link
State apostille page ↗
Details
Prior to issuing an apostille/certification for a document, the Secretary of State must receive the following: 1. The original documents; 2. A letter accompanying the documents specifying for which country the document is intended; and 3. A fee of $10 per apostille/certification plus a fee of $5 per record search.

North Dakota vital records FAQs

How much does a North Dakota birth certificate cost?

The fee is $15.

How long does a North Dakota birth certificate take?

3-5 business days

How much does a North Dakota death certificate cost?

The fee is $15.

How long does a North Dakota death certificate take?

3-5 business days

How much does a North Dakota marriage certificate cost?

The fee is County-dependent.

How long does a North Dakota marriage certificate take?

County-dependent

Where do I get a birth certificate in North Dakota?

North Dakota birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 78 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.

Can I order a North Dakota birth certificate online?

Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

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