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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Cass County record-source URLs verified against the official local and North Dakota state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Cass County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Cass County, North Dakota — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
200,945
Population
Census estimate
79,505
Households
Census estimate
$73,249
Median income
Annual household
$270,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Fargo
County seat
In North Dakota
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Cass County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Cass County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | North Dakota. District Court (Cass County) Divorce case file… ND Court Records |
| Criminal records | Sheriff's Office | Cass County, ND |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Cass County state portal below |
| Property records | Research and Pay Property Taxes | Cass County, ND City of Fargo - Fargo Parcels |
| Vital records | North Dakota. District Court (Cass County) Divorce case file… |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Cass County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Cass County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Cass County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Cass County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Cass County Records
2026
Cass County court records portal verified
State court system links for Cass County verified against the North Dakota judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Cass County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Cass County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Cass County property records online
Cass County property assessment and recorder office online portal 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 Cass County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Cass County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Cass 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 Cass County Records
❌ Myth: "Cass County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Cass 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 Cass 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 Cass County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official North Dakota state repository has verified, current Cass County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Cass County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Cass 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.casscountynd.gov — Criminal records — official source
- proptax.casscountynd.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Cass County & North Dakota Records
For records not specific to Cass 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 Cass County, North Dakota
Cass County is located in North Dakota.
- Population: 200,945
- Households: 79,505
- Median household income: $73,249
- Median home value: $270,300
- Below poverty line: 10.8%
- Land area: 1,764.9 sq mi
- Population density: 113.9 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 7
- NCES schools indexed: 51
Research and Pay Property Taxes | Cass County, ND
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Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience · Home Menu · Print Summary View Print Detail View · Address: · - or - · Statement Number: · Parcel Number: · Map View - Legal Description - Property details - Current Statement · Agricultural Land Value Calculation
City of Fargo - Fargo Parcels
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For additional information, visit the Assessor’s Office website. Ownership Information DELTA DELTA DELTA NHC - NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERISTY (EPSILON OMICRON CHAPTER) LLC Taxes Payable Cass County Property Taxes (This link will direct you to the Cass County website where property tax information is available.). Main Floor Sq. Ft. (residential only) Total Building Sq. Ft. 9,907 Lot Area 20,205 sq. ft. (0.464 acres) Fargo
GIS | Cass County, ND
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Select the links below to view and download PDF maps of Cass County. Our goal is to keep data as current as possible. Data creation and maintenance is ongoing. The tax & assessment data linked in our interactive site is download from the County systems on a nightly basis and may be up to 2 days old. Is there a charge for downloading digital data? No. Where can I download aerial imagery for Cass County? Color digital imagery is available from the North Dakota State GIS Hub.
North Dakota. District Court (Cass County) Divorce case files, 1878-1942
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Toggle navigation · NDSU Repository · View Item · NDSU Repository Home · Archives & Special Collections · Finding Aids · Institute Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
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 - Cass County
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Courthouse Instructions: The public entrance to the courthouse is on the east side of the building. A public parking lot is available on the corner of 9th Street and 3rd Avenue. The Sheriff, Veteran’s Services, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, and County Administrator offices are located on the first floor.
Sheriff's Office | Cass County, ND
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Unfortunately, the Cass County Sheriff's Office cannot be everywhere 24 hours a day which is why we hope the communities in Cass County help us by becoming our eyes and ears. If you should see or hear that an offender is living in your area and is not accounted for on the searchable list, please contact us. You may search the Sex Offender Website to find a current list of all offenders registered in North Dakota.
Corrections | Cass County, ND
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It is the mission of the Cass County Jail to provide a safe and secure confinement for lawfully committed inmates or detainees in compliance with standards set forth by the North Dakota Century Code and the North Dakota Administrative Jail Rules.
North Dakota. District Court (Cass County) Divorce case files, 1878-1942
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Toggle navigation · NDSU Repository · View Item · NDSU Repository Home · Archives & Special Collections · Finding Aids · Institute Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
North Dakota. District Court (Cass County) Divorce case files, 1878-1942
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Toggle navigation · NDSU Repository · View Item · NDSU Repository Home · Archives & Special Collections · Finding Aids · Institute Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
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.
Cass | ND Recorders Information Network
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NDSU Libraries — Institute for Regional Studies & University Archives — Cass County, N.D. Probate Records Index
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North Dakota Naturalizations · Dakota Territory 1885 Census · Fargo Forum Obituaries · Marriage Licenses, 1870-1944 · Probate Records, 1876-1944 · Divorce & Civil Cases, 1870-1942 · Fargo Forum, 1879-1995 · The Spectrum, 1896- The Record, 1895-1905 · It's Happening at State, 1967-1998 · Bison Briefs, 1917 – Present · Musical Arrangements · All Cass County, N.D.
About Us | Cass County, ND
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Cass County is in the state of North Dakota encompassing a total area of 1,768 square miles. Cass County is the most populous county in North Dakota with around 195,000 , accounting for nearly 25 percent of the state’s population. Its county seat is Fargo, the most populous city in the state.
Cass County Soil Conservation District Meeting | Public Meetings | Cass County, ND
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Recordings of the meetings will be available upon request. Previous Commission meeting agendas and minutes are available here . If you cannot find the meeting agenda or minutes that you are looking for, please email pio@casscountynd.gov to request them. Date: 09/12/2023 8:00 am - 9:00 am 09/12/2023 ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Cass County?
Cass 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.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in North Dakota?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most North Dakota counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Are North Dakota marriage records public?
Marriage records in North Dakota are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in North Dakota?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the North Dakota BCI that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in North Dakota. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.