Community Resources Online
State Government Services
Attractions in North Dakota—ND Tourism Division
https://www.ndtourism.com/whatdo/attractions/
Search for events and attractions across the state of North Dakota.
Businesses—State of ND New Business Registration
http://www.nd.gov/businessreg/
Child Care—ND Child Care Resource and Referral
http://www.ndchildcare.org/
Information for parents seeking child care, resources for child care providers, community & employer information, and more.
Concealed Weapons Licenses—ND Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
http://www.ag.nd.gov/BCI/CW/CW.htm
Courts Records Inquiry—ND Supreme Court
http://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/default.aspx
Search court case records for criminal, traffic, and civil case types and some municipal court cases.
Drivers License and Vehicle Registration—ND Dept. of Transportation
http://www.dot.nd.gov/public/licensing.htm
Request your driver’s license record, check the status of your driver’s license, request a change of address on your license or motor vehicle, vehicle registration online renewal, information on special plates, licensing fees, and more.
Elections and Voting Information—ND Secretary of State
http://www.nd.gov/sos/electvote/
Election results, how to run for office, voting and election law, finding your polling place, and more.
Game and Fish Dept. Online Services
https://secure.apps.state.nd.us/gnf/onlineservices/lic/public/online/main.htm
Purchase hunting and fishing licenses, apply for hunting lotteries/landowner licenses, register a watercraft, enroll in a hunter education course, find a hunter education number/request a hunter education card, register for the Harvester Information Program (HIP), and more.
Genealogical Research
State Historical Archives and Research Library http://history.nd.gov/archives/genealogy.html
Ancestry Library Edition—available at your library http://www.odin.nodak.edu/databases
Housing Assistance and Homebuyer Education—ND Housing Finance Agency
Homeownership Programs http://www.ndhfa.org/default.asp?nMenu=03010
Rental Assistance Programs http://www.ndhfa.org/default.asp?nMenu=04015
Individuals with Disabilities, Services for—ND Dept. of Human Services
http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/disabilities/index.html
Vocational rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, vision services, independent living services, Client Assistance Program (CAP) and more.
Insurance, Consumer Information—ND Insurance Department
http://www.nd.gov/ndins/consumer/
Information about many different types of insurance in North Dakota, from auto, life, and small business insurance—to Medicare Advantage and supplement, dental, and health insurance.
Job Service North Dakota
http://www.jobsnd.com/
Search for jobs, services for veterans, workforce training and apprenticeship opportunities, file for unemployment, resources for businesses, SHARE Network community services directory
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services—ND Dept. of Human Services
http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/mentalhealth/
North Dakota Century Code
http://www.legis.nd.gov/information/statutes/cent-code.html
NDSU Extension Service
http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/
Directory of county extension offices & research extension centers, 4-H, home economics, crops & horticulture, and more.
Older Adults, Services for—ND Dept. of Human Services
http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/adultsaging/
Information assisted living services, home and community-based care, Family Caregiver Support Program, qualified service provider search, and more.
Public Assistance Programs—ND Dept. of Human Services
http://www.nd.gov/dhs/info/pubs/application.html
Apply for basic care and child care assistance, Healthy Steps children’s health insurance program, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and more.
Public Health Units
http://www.ndhealth.gov/localhd/
Social Services Directory, by county
http://www.nd.gov/dhs/locations/countysocialserv/
Small Business Development Center
http://www.ndsbdc.org/
Provides information and one to one consulting and assistance to help individuals start, grow, and manage a small business in North Dakota.
Taxes—ND Tax Department
http://www.nd.gov/tax/
Information, online services, and forms for corporate income, estate, property, personal income, sales and use taxes, and more.
Unemployment—Job Service ND Unemployment Insurance Claims Center
http://www.jobsnd.com/unemployment-for-individuals/ui-ice
File for unemployment online, or contact by phone at 701-328-4995
Vital Records—ND Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records
http://ndhealth.gov/vital/
Information on birth, marriage, and death certificates
Workers Comp Claim Filing—ND Workforce Safety & Insurance
https://www.workforcesafety.com/online-services/onlineservices.asp
File a claim/report an injury, track a claim online, employer services
Federal Government Services
Contact your elected officials
http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml
Do Not Call Registry
https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Federal government loans
http://www.govloans.gov/
Agriculture, business, disaster relief, education, housing, and veterans
Nursing Home Compare
http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare
Information about every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the United States. Side-by-side comparison of nursing homes by state, zip code, and more.
Passports, Applying for
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
Postal Service
Change of address online: https://moversguide.usps.com/icoa/icoa-main-flow.do?execution=e1s1
Hold Mail Service https://holdmail.usps.com/holdmail/landingView.do
Postage Calculators http://www.usps.com/tools/calculatepostage/welcome.htm?from=global&page=0061calculatepostage
Social Security services
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/popular.htm
Find local Social Security office, request change of name on card/request a card replacement, apply for benefits, and more.
Tax forms and IRS publications
http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html