FAQ Topic: Public Information

Where can I find Williams County ordinances or resolutions?

Ordinances and resolutions passed by the Williams County Board of County Commissioners can be found by searching our virtual Document Center. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, please contact the Auditor’s Office. Click here to directly access the Williams County Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations.

How do I get a copy of a death certificate?

Williams County does not provide copies of death certificates. Certified copies of North Dakota death certificates can be obtained from the ND Department of Health’s Division of Vital Records.

Where can I find maps of the County?

The Williams County GIS Department creates and manages geospatial data and maps for the County. Downloadable and online maps, including the Address and Parcel Explorer (formerly known as the Parcel Viewer), can be accessed by clicking here.

Where can I find meeting agendas?

Agendas for public meetings held in 2021 can be downloaded from our Meetings Portal as they are released by each board, commission, or committee. To obtain agendas from public meetings held prior to January 2021, please contact the Communications Department. Historical agendas will be added to the Meetings Portal in the near future.

Where can I find meeting minutes?

Minutes from public meetings held in 2021 can be downloaded from our Meetings Portal as they are released by each board, commission, or committee. To obtain minutes from public meetings held prior to January 2021, please contact the Communications Department. Historical minutes will be added to the Meetings Portal in the near future.

How can I make an open records request?

Open records requests can be made by contacting the Department that would have the information. If you are requesting information from a board or commission, or unsure of which Department the request applies to, then please contact the Communications Department. For more information about open records requests, visit the North Dakota Attorney General’s website.

How do I get a copy of a birth certificate?

Williams County does not provide copies of birth certificates. Certified copies of North Dakota birth certificates can only be obtained from the ND Department of Health’s Division of Vital Records.

How do I get a marriage license?

Marriage licenses can only be obtained in-person at the Auditor’s Office and both parties must be presented. For more information, please visit the Marriage Licenses webpage. To request a certified copy of a marriage license, please complete this form.

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