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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Billings County record-source URLs verified against the official local and North Dakota state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Billings County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Billings County, North Dakota — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
1,063
Population
Census estimate
320
Households
Census estimate
$74,000
Median income
Annual household
$237,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Medora
County seat
In North Dakota
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
1 source
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
1 source
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Billings County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Billings County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | ND Court Records North Dakota Court System - Counties |
| Criminal records | North Dakota Court System - Criminal Case Records Searches |
| Wants & warrants | Billings County, ND Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Search |
| Property records | No verified source — see Billings County state portal below |
| Vital records | Vital Records | Health and Human Services North Dakota |
| Voter records | Learn About | Billings County, ND |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Billings County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | County Recorder / Clerk of Court | Billings County, ND |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Billings County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Billings County Records
2026
Billings County court records portal verified
State court system links for Billings County verified against the North Dakota judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Billings County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Billings County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside North Dakota, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Billings County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Billings County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Billings County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the North Dakota statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the North Dakota state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Billings County Records
❌ Myth: "Billings County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Billings County are held by the North Dakota state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Billings County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Billings County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official North Dakota state repository has verified, current Billings County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Billings County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Billings County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- publicsearch.ndcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.ndcourts.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.hhs.nd.gov — Vital records — official source
- www.billingscountynd.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Billings County & North Dakota Records
For records not specific to Billings County, use North Dakota's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 North Dakota statewide record systems:
- North Dakota Court Records →
- North Dakota Criminal Records →
- North Dakota Property Records →
- North Dakota Vital Records →
- North Dakota Voter Records →
- North Dakota Wants & Warrants →
- North Dakota Licenses →
- North Dakota Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
North Dakota statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Billings County, North Dakota
Billings County is located in North Dakota.
- Population: 1,063
- Households: 320
- Median household income: $74,000
- Median home value: $237,500
- Below poverty line: 11.1%
- Land area: 1,148.5 sq mi
- Population density: 0.9 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 2
Billings County Mapservice
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Billings County Mapservice info created by OffRoad Sofware Inc.
ND Court Records
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Notice: The Payment Processing feature ("Make Payment" button) will now reroute you to a new payment portal. If you are making a payment you may click here to get to the new portal - https://www.ndcourts.gov/public-access. You will be asked to select the county where your case was filed.
North Dakota Court System - Counties
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Job Announcement - Assistant posted. Logan County Clerk of Court office will be closed Friday, Nov. 3 Billings County Courthouse will be closed on Friday, November 3, 2023
North Dakota Court System - Criminal Case Records Searches
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Optional Case Fields for Searching · Some fields are required; they are indicated by red text and a red plus sign (+). All other fields are considered optional
Billings County Sheriff
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Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
North Dakota Court System - District Court Case Search and Payment Processing
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If you're unsure which county to choose, you may select any county and after entering your information, you will be automatically redirected to the correct payment portal · This website provides access to North Dakota District Court Case information for Criminal, Traffic, and Civil case types.
Vital Records | Health and Human Services North Dakota
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The .gov means it's official. Official North Dakota websites will end in .gov. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a government site · The site is secure. The https:// ensures that you're connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted ...
Vital Records: Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce - State Archives - State Historical Society of North Dakota
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Vital Records data is provided in cooperation with the North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Vital Records (NDDoH). All Vital Records data is maintained by the NDDoH. Any questions about the data should be directed to the NDDoH.
Learn About | Billings County, ND
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Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more · Visit the State of North Dakota's election website
County election officials
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County Election Officials County election officials, who are primarily County Auditors, are responsible to the Secretary of State for administering state election laws, rules, and regulations. to ND Dept. of Transportation Select from the options below for the detailed information and forms organized for each group. Verify your address as recorded within the Central Voter File.
County Recorder / Clerk of Court | Billings County, ND
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Browse a listing of the services available at the County Recorder's Office and the Clerk or Court's Office.
Billings | ND Recorders Information Network
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Not a Member? join today · North Dakota Recorders Information Network (NDRIN) is not liable for any legal opinions or assumptions made based on viewed images and/or data contained herein
Billings County
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
BILLINGS COUNTY COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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Recordings are now accessible only through the Billings County website. Within the Agenda Center, each · meeting entry includes a link to the approved minutes and a link to the meeting recording, represented by
Billings County, ND | Official Website
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North Dakota Primary Residence Tax Credit · Apply with the ND State Tax Dept by March 31, 2025! Marriage Licenses · Passports · /QuickLinks.aspx · Find · Billings County Parcel Data · Online Mapservice for viewing parcel data. North Dakota State Parcel Program ·
Registered Lobbyists | North Dakota Secretary of State
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
ND SOS business search.
firststop.sos.nd.gov
Requesting a Criminal History Record Check - North Dakota Attorney General
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By law, state agencies and professional licensing boards may require an applicant to complete a criminal history record check prior to employment or licensure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Billings County?
Billings County court cases are searchable through the ND Court Records portal: https://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/. North Dakota also operates a state-level case lookup through the ND Courts Public Search system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in North Dakota?
Yes — in North Dakota, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in North Dakota?
Yes. Active warrants in North Dakota appear on name-based criminal background checks through the North Dakota BCI system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Are North Dakota criminal records public?
Mostly yes. North Dakota's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.
