North Dakota Background Checks

Background Check Resources in the State of North Dakota

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of North Dakota, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

North Dakota Cities

• Fargo

North Dakota Background Check Contact Information

North Dakota State Information Hot Line:
(701) 328-2200

North Dakota State Website:
http://discovernd.com

Governor's Office
www.governor.state.nd.us

Attorney General's Office
www.ag.state.nd.us

Legislative Records
www.state.nd.us/lr

State Archives
www.state.nd.us/hist/sal.htm

Criminal Records
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
PO Box 1054
Bismarck ND 58502-1054
(701) 328-5500
(701) 328-5510 (fax)

Driving Records
Department of Transportation
Driver License and Traffic Safety
Division 608 E. Boulevard Ave
Bismarck ND 58505-0700
(701) 328-2603
(701) 328-2435 (fax)
www.state.nd.us/dot

Vehicle Ownership Information
Department of Transportation
Records Section/Motor Vehicle
Division 608 E. Boulevard Ave
Bismarck ND 58505-0780
(701) 328-2725
(701) 328-1487(fax)
www.state.nd.us/dot

Vital Statistics
(birth, death, divorce, marriage)
Department of Health
Vital Records
State Capitol
600 E. Boulevard, 1st Fl
Bismarck ND 58505
(701) 328-2360
(701) 328-1850 (fax)
http://vitalnd.com

Business/Corporate Records
Secretary of State
Business Information
600 E. Boulevard Ave
Bismarck ND 58505-0500
(701) 328-4284
(701) 328-2292 (fax)
www.state.nd.us/sec

Workers Compensation Information
Workers Compensation Bureau
500 E. Front Ave.
Bismarck ND 58504-5685
(701) 328-3800
(701) 328-3750 (fax)
www.workforcesafety.com

UCCs and Tax Liens
Workers Compensation Bureau
500 E. Front Ave
Bismarck ND 58504-5685
(701) 328-3662
(701) 328-4214 (fax)
www.state.nd.us/sec

City-County Cross Index

North Dakota Criminal Records

Below are North Dakota's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010

• Total All Classes: 24,900
• Violent Crime: 428
• Property Crime: 2,820
• Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 7
• Forcible Rape: 39
• Robbery: 31
• Aggravated Assault: 351
• Burglary: 232
• Larceny Theft: 2,449
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 129
• Arson: 10
• Other Assaults: 1,846
• Forgery and Counterfeiting: 77
• Fraud: 613
• Embezzlement: 35
• Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 143
• Vandalism: 475
• Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 118
• Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 5
• Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 82
• Drug Abuse Violations: 1,938
• Gambling: 0
• Offenses Against the Family and Children: 113
• Driving Under the Influence: 3,945
• Liquor Laws: 5,072
• Drunkenness: 196
• Disorderly Conduct: 2,167
• Vagrancy: 1
• All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 4,577
• Suspicion: 0
• Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 249

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• Number of Agencies:

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