McKenzie County, North Dakota, consists of three cities and several other communities, which include census-designated places, unincorporated communities, and townships. Property records in McKenzie County, ND, give citizens a way to officially document land and building possession, cadastral boundaries, easements, and liens associated with parcels and properties within the county.

Recent McKenzie County property records show a median home value of $276,028 and a median rent cost of $862 against the median household earning of $103,298. The records also reveal that the county levies a median property tax of 0.5% of a property's assessed fair market value.

In McKenzie County, ND, property records are maintained by the Recorder's office. This office records and preserves all types of documents that affect the title to real property in the county. Their records include deeds, mortgages, tax liens, leases, plats, releases, and more.

Convenient access to these records is available through the McKenzie County Virtual Vault website. Subscribing to this online platform allows individuals to search for land records quickly and easily, eliminating the need for travel or manual searches through physical books. Typically, records online can be searched by party name, book/page, document type, legal description, and recording date.

For those preferring traditional methods, public property documents are accessible during office hours at the Recorder's office at 201 5th St NW, Suite 523, Watford City, ND 58854. Official or regular copies can also be requested by sending a written request via email to the County Recorder at kpaulson@co.mckenzie.nd.us, specifying the necessary document references.

When requesting copies, the fees may vary by document type and services requested. For specific information regarding costs and payment arrangements, contact the County Recorder's office at (701) 444-3616 Ext 4.

For verification of zoning information, contact the McKenzie County Planning and Zoning Department. The office regulates land use and can provide the comprehensive land use plan and the county zoning ordinance and map to verify zoning for specific properties or development projects within the county boundaries.