Hire a Process Server in North Dakota
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Learn about licensing requirements, qualifications, and process serving laws in North Dakota.
View North Dakota LawsAt a glance: North Dakota process serving
North Dakota does not require a license or registration. Any person of legal age who is not a party to or interested in the action may serve process under ND R Civ P 4(d)(1)(A). The directory currently covers 53 counties and 6 courthouse listings.
Routine service
$75–$150
Service deadline
First publication or out-of-state service…
Credential required
No credential required
Counties
53
Courthouses
6
Active servers
8
Service deadline detail: First publication or out-of-state service must occur within 60 days of filing. Personal service outside the state is complete 15 days after service. Publication complete 15 days after first publication.
Courthouse coverage in North Dakota
6 courthouse listings are available across North Dakota.
Divide County District Court
Crosby, ND, 58730
McIntosh County District Court
Ashley, ND, 58413
Northeast Judicial District - Rolla Court
Rolla, ND, 58367
U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of North Dakota
Fargo, ND, 58102
U.S. District Court District of North Dakota - Bismarck
Bismarck, ND, 58501
U.S. District Court District of North Dakota - Fargo
Fargo, ND, 58102
All Process Servers in North Dakota
Verified process servers serving North Dakota. Click a card to view their full profile.
Franklin Investigations, Inc.
Gasper Investigations
Golden Eagle Process Serving LLC
Great Plains Claims, Inc.
Sara Frank Legal Process Server
Search Company of North Dakota LLC
W.T. Butcher & Associates, LTD.
How service works in North Dakota
Use these steps to check the court requirements, choose a permitted service method, and keep service on track in North Dakota.
Confirm the requirements
Confirm the court requirements that apply to your case before choosing a server.
None. No bonding, training, or certification required. Server must not be a party or interested and must provide a declaration of service stating they are of legal age.
Choose an allowed service method
- Personal service
- Substitute service (leave at dwelling with suitable person)
- Mail or third-party carrier with signed receipt
- Service by publication
Request service and track the deadline
Request bids from process servers who cover your county, then track the applicable deadline.
Deadline: First publication or out-of-state service…
Major cities in North Dakota
Frequently Asked Questions
No. North Dakota does not require a license, registration, bond, certification, or background check to serve process. Under ND R Civ P 4(d)(1)(A), any person of legal age (18+) who is not a party to or interested in the action may serve legal documents.
Routine process service in North Dakota typically costs between $75 and $150. North Dakota's vast geography and low population density mean rural serves can cost more due to travel. Request bids from multiple verified servers on the Mighty Process Server platform.
For service by publication or service outside the state, the first publication or out-of-state service must occur within 60 days of filing under ND R Civ P 4. Personal service outside the state is complete 15 days after service. Publication is complete 15 days after first publication. No fixed deadline applies to standard in-state personal service beyond due diligence requirements.
Yes. Any person of legal age (18+) who is not a party to or interested in the action may serve process in North Dakota. Sheriffs and their deputies also have authority to serve. No license, certification, or court appointment is required for private individuals.
If personal service cannot be completed, North Dakota allows substitute service by leaving documents at the defendant's dwelling with a suitable person, or service by mail or third-party carrier with a signed receipt. If the defendant cannot be located, service by publication may be authorized by the court under ND R Civ P 4.
Use the Mighty Process Server directory to find process servers in Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, and all North Dakota counties. Search by county and request bids from multiple servers at mightyprocessserver.com/directory.
Adams County
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Barnes County
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Benson County
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Billings County
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Bottineau County
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Bowman County
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Burke County
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Burleigh County
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Cass County
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Cavalier County
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Dickey County
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Divide County
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Courthouse coverage includes Divide County District Court.
1 courthouse listed
Dunn County
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Eddy County
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Emmons County
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Foster County
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Golden Valley County
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Grand Forks County
1 server
Grant County
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Griggs County
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Hettinger County
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Kidder County
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LaMoure County
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Logan County
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McHenry County
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McIntosh County
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Courthouse coverage includes McIntosh County District Court.
1 courthouse listed
McKenzie County
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McLean County
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Mercer County
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Morton County
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Mountrail County
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Nelson County
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Oliver County
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Pembina County
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Pierce County
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Ramsey County
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Ransom County
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Renville County
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Richland County
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Rolette County
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Courthouse coverage includes Northeast Judicial District - Rolla Court.
1 courthouse listed
Sargent County
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Sheridan County
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Sioux County
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Slope County
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Stark County
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Steele County
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Stutsman County
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Towner County
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Traill County
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Walsh County
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Ward County
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Wells County
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Williams County
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Professional associations in North Dakota
North Dakota does not currently have a local process server association. If you're interested in starting one, contact us at support@mightyprocessserver.com — we'd love to help support the effort. Local associations keep the industry strong by fighting adverse legislation, educating new servers, and upholding the standards of integrity that every served citizen deserves.
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