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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Cavalier County record-source URLs verified against the official local and North Dakota state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Cavalier County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Cavalier County, North Dakota — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
3,567
Population
Census estimate
1,519
Households
Census estimate
$61,174
Median income
Annual household
$122,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Langdon
County seat
In North Dakota
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
2 sources
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
Cavalier County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Cavalier County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | ND Court Records North Dakota Court System - Cavalier County Courthouse Summe… |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Cavalier County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Cavalier County state portal below |
| Property records | No verified source — see Cavalier County state portal below |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Cavalier County state portal below |
| Voter records | Elections – Cavalier County Voter Lookup |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Cavalier County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Cavalier County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Cavalier County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Cavalier County Records
2026
Cavalier County court records portal verified
State court system links for Cavalier County verified against the North Dakota judiciary portal 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 Cavalier County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Cavalier County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Cavalier 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 Cavalier County Records
❌ Myth: "Cavalier County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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 Cavalier County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official North Dakota state repository has verified, current Cavalier County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Cavalier County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Cavalier 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
- cavaliercounty.us — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Cavalier County & North Dakota Records
For records not specific to Cavalier 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 Cavalier County, North Dakota
Cavalier County is located in North Dakota.
- Population: 3,567
- Households: 1,519
- Median household income: $61,174
- Median home value: $122,900
- Below poverty line: 10.0%
- Land area: 1,489.1 sq mi
- Population density: 2.4 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 4
ND Court Records
Official Free
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.
Cavalier County Courthouse Summer Hours May 1 September 30
Official Free
Cavalier County Courthouse Summer Hours May 1 – September 30: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Friday: 8:30 to 12:00 P.M. If an emergency arises on a Friday afternoon, please call 701-256-2124 and leave a message which includes your name and phone number for staff to return the call.
Elections – Cavalier County
Official Free
Whether a citizen votes by absentee ballot or in-person, valid identification including the voter’s name, current residential address, and date of birth is required. Options include a North Dakota driver’s license, a nondriver’s identification card, ID issued by a tribal government, or a long-term care identification certificate.
North Dakota Voter Information
Official Free
Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
North Dakota Court System - District Court Case Search and Payment Processing
Official Free
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: Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce - State Archives - State Historical Society of North Dakota
Official Free
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.
Requesting a Criminal History Record Check - North Dakota Attorney General
Official Free
By law, state agencies and professional licensing boards may require an applicant to complete a criminal history record check prior to employment or licensure.
Cavalier | ND Recorders Information Network
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Cavalier County
Official Free
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 ...
April 1, 2025 Page 1 of 3 Cavalier County Commission Proceedings
Official Free
On April 1, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. County, North Dakota, met at · the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session. Shane Gallagher was not in attendance. The · meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Nick Moser called the meeting to order and
Recorder’s Office – Cavalier County
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Cavalier County · Clerk of District Court · Commissioners · Agendas · Meeting Minutes · Department Contacts · Disaster Assistance · Elections · Emergency Manager · Employee Information · Employment · Fire Departments · Northern Valley Human Service Zone ·
Commissioners – Cavalier County
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Tax Director · Township Information · Treasurer/Motor Vehicle · Water Board · Zoning · Online Payments · ND Courts – Fines/Citations · City of Langdon · BorderLand Press · Cavalier County Tax Statements · Emergency Manager · Health District · Langdon Area School District · Langdon Chamber of Commerce · Job Development Authority · Memorial Hospital · Munich Public School · Northern Lights Art Council · United Telephone · Dakota ...
Online Payments – Cavalier County
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Online Payments · ND Courts – Fines/Citations · City of Langdon · BorderLand Press · Cavalier County Tax Statements · Emergency Manager · Health District · Langdon Area School District · Langdon Chamber of Commerce · Job Development Authority · Memorial Hospital · Munich Public School · Northern Lights Art Council · United Telephone · Dakota ...
Search | North Dakota Secretary of State
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Cavalier County?
Cavalier 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.
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 sealing and expunging a record in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by North Dakota law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
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.