Barnes County Recorder

The County Recorder serves Barnes County and maintains its public records. Under North Dakota state law, the fees and requirements for most clerk services are set at the state level — select a service below to see what North Dakota requires, along with this office's contact information.

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Barnes County Recorder
Records deeds and other land documents; issues marriage licenses; accepts passport applications
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230 4th St NW Rm: 201, Valley City, ND 58072
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Not printed: hours.
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Barnes County Auditor
Runs elections (North Dakota has no voter registration)
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230 4th Street NW, Room 202, Valley City, ND 58072
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Not printed: hours.
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Where this came from
  • Barnes County Recorder: Hours: no hours on the Recorder page ("during normal business hours" only)
  • Barnes County Auditor: Hours: no hours on the Auditor page.
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Statute Verified

The recording fee is fixed by North Dakota statute (N.D.C.C. 11-18-05); the marriage licence fee is capped by it (14-03-22). Contact details come from each office's own page or a dated state directory. Call to confirm before visiting.

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Where to go

In North Dakota, the County Recorder records deeds (N.D.C.C. 11-18-05) and issues marriage licenses unless the county commission has designated another official (14-03-10). There is no voter registration; the County Auditor runs elections (16.1-01-01(4)). Birth & death records come from North Dakota Vital Records →

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County-specific details not yet verified

The requirements shown are set at the state level and apply throughout North Dakota. This office's specific fees, hours, and accepted payment methods have not been independently verified. Contact them directly using the information above before you go.