Grand Forks County Office Building 151 South 4th Street Grand Forks, North Dakota 58206

 The Property and Records Department is a combination of the county recorder and tax equalization offices. The functions of these former offices that are required by the North Dakota Century Code are now handled by the Property and Records Department.

Land Records Manager

 As the land record officer, the county recorder transcribes and maintains for perpetuity any and all types of documents which affect title to real property. The land records insure a permanent record of property ownership and complete title.

UCC/CNS

 The county recorder's statewide computer service links all 53 counties and the Secretary of State's office. The UCC/CNS statewide system provides a secure, expedient and accurate method to process, store and retrieve personal property liens for both debtors and secured parties. The Secretary of State's Website can be accessed by using www.state.nd.us\sec\.

Marriage Licenses, Passports, Will Depository, Birth and Death Information   

 The property and records department handles passport applications, issues marriage licenses, holds wills for safe-keeping, and can provide birth and death information for county residents. To order birth and death certificates, the Division of Vital Records-North Dakota can be accessed at the following website www.vitalnd.com. Passport information can be obtained at www.travel.state.gov.

Tax Equalization

 The property and records department works with township and city assessors in the county to insure that a uniform assessment of all real property will prevail. Also, mobile-home moving permits and tax statements are issued by this department.

Grand Forks County Recorder's Office Recording Fees

Statements of Consideration