Vital records office in North Dakota

How to obtain certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates from North Dakota for immigration filings, USCIS evidence, school enrollment, or any other purpose.

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Event: Birth Cost of copy: $15.00 Address: ND Department of Health Division of Vital Records 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 301 Bismarck, ND 58505-0200 Remarks: State office has some records starting in 1870. The years 1870 to 1920 are incomplete. Copies are generally processed within 3-5 working days after request is received. Personal check or money order should be made payable to ND Department of Health . To verify current fees, the telephone number is (701) 328-2360. This is an automated attendant with a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the North Dakota Department of Health, Vital Records website . The applicant must submit a photocopy of a government issued ID with their request. Death

Event: Death Cost of copy: $15.00 Additional copies: $10.00 Address: ND Department of Health Division of Vital Records 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 301 Bismarck, ND 58505-0200 Remarks: State office has some records since July 1893. Years from 1894 to 1920 are incomplete. Additional copies of death records are $10.00 each. Copies are generally processed within 3-5 working days after request is received. Personal check or money order should be made payable to ND Department of Health . To verify current fees, the telephone number is (701) 328-2360. This is an automated attendant with a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the North Dakota Department of Health, Vital Records website . The applicant must submit a photocopy of a government issued ID with their request. Marriage

Event: Marriage (County) Cost of copy: Varies Address: North Dakota Department of Health, Vital Records – Ordering a Certified Copy of a Marriage Record Remarks: As of January 1, 2008, the ND Department of Health no longer issues certified copies of marriage records. Divorce

Event: Divorce (County) Cost of copy: Varies Address: North Dakota Department of Health, Vital Records – Ordering a Certified Copy of a Divorce Record Remarks: Certified copies are not available from the ND Department of Health.

Last Reviewed: May 30, 2023 Source: National Center for Health Statistics

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North Dakota vital records office details

Why immigrants need certified vital records

USCIS, courts, schools, and many other US agencies require certified vital records (not photocopies) for:

  • I-130 family petition — birth certificate proves family relationship
  • I-485 adjustment of status — birth certificate of applicant and beneficiaries
  • N-400 naturalization — marriage certificate if applying under spouse-of-USC 3-year rule
  • Apostille — for use of US documents in foreign countries (your home country may require US apostille)
  • School enrollment — proof of date of birth
  • Real ID applications — proof of identity

Apostille and authentication

If you need to use a North Dakota vital record OUTSIDE the United States (e.g., for use at your home country’s consulate), you typically need an apostille from the North Dakota Secretary of State’s office. See /procedures/apostille-document/ for the process.

Last verified: 2026-05-27. General procedural information — not legal advice. Fees and processing times change; verify with the North Dakota office.