Divorce records in Burleigh County, North Dakota, can be accessed through several channels. BurleighCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Burleigh County. You can also search records through the district court that issued the decree, the Burleigh County Recorder's office, and the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services Vital Records division. Each office holds different types of divorce documentation, and the right contact depends on what you need.
Burleigh County Divorce Records Search
Divorce records in Burleigh County are maintained primarily by the Clerk of District Court for the South Central Judicial District. The clerk's office keeps divorce case files, including the original petition, the divorce decree, property settlement agreements, custody and support orders, and related motions filed during the proceedings. You can search for family case records online through the North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry portal by selecting Burleigh County and searching under the family and probate case category.
The collection typically includes:
- Divorce decrees and judgments
- Settlement and property division agreements
- Child custody and visitation orders
- Spousal support orders
- Motions, stipulations, and amendments filed in the case
Burleigh County Clerk of District Court
For historical divorce records predating 1949, the State Archives of the State Historical Society of North Dakota may hold records transferred from county courts.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Burleigh County
In North Dakota, divorce cases are handled exclusively by the state district courts. Burleigh County falls within the South Central Judicial District. When a divorce is granted, the decree is entered and filed with the Burleigh County Clerk of District Court at the courthouse in Bismarck.
Which office you contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce case file (decree, pleadings, custody orders, settlement agreements) — contact the Clerk of District Court.
- Certified copy of a divorce record — according to the North Dakota HHS Vital Records office, copies of divorce records can only be obtained from the county clerk or recorder in the county where the divorce was decreed. The state vital records office does not issue divorce certificates.
- Historical divorce records (pre-1949) — check with the State Archives, which holds divorce records for many North Dakota counties.
Burleigh County Clerk of District Court
Burleigh County Recorder
North Dakota HHS — Vital Records
For an online search of Burleigh County divorce case information, the North Dakota Court System public access portal allows you to look up family case records. Note that restricted case information is not included in online search results, and some sealed or confidential filings may not appear.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Burleigh County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Online case search (North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry) | Free | Immediate |
| Uncertified copy of court document (per page) | $0.25–$1.00 | Same day to several business days |
| Certified copy of divorce decree (Clerk of District Court) | $10.00 | Several business days |
| Search fee (Clerk of District Court, if applicable) | Varies | Varies by request complexity |