Burleigh County, North Dakota, encompasses 47 townships, 39 of which are organized, while the other eight are unorganized communities. In Burleigh County, ND, property records are valuable sources of information about the properties in the county. They provide insights into property values and ownership history.

Individuals examining the Burleigh County property records can gain insights into the housing market and economic condition of the county through the median home value of $299,588, the median rent of $931, and the median household income of $88,331. Additionally, the county levies a median property tax rate of 0.59%.

Filing property records in Burleigh County, ND, is undertaken by the  County Recorder. This authority is tasked to maintain a permanent record of property documents, including but not limited to deeds, mortgages, easements, leases, and plats.

These property archives are indexed in a bulk of files called “The Reception Record.” The files in-store are specifically indexed by document number, recording date, grantor and grantee names, instrument character, recording location, and property description.

Most property records are open to the public and have been digitized to be viewed on computers in the office at 221 N 5th St., Bismarck, or on the  North Dakota Recorders Information Network (NDRIN) website by members.

There are designated fees to obtain copies of Burleigh County property instruments. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $2 for each additional page. Non-certified copies are charged up to $1 per page. For electronic data extraction, the cost is up to $0.50 per instrument.

To verify zoning information for a property in Burleigh County, contact the  Building/Planning Zoning Department at (701) 221-3727 or burleighcobuilding@nd.gov. The office enforces ordinances and building codes, including zoning administration and implementation.