Birth Records in Wells County, ND

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

• North Dakota Vital RecordsOfficial

  Order certified birth and death certificates from the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services Division of Vital Records, the official state office.

  3-5 business days after receipt (mail)$15 first copyOnline, mail, in personPerson named (16+)/parent or authorized relative; ID required

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• Wells County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

  Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Wells County, ND County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Wells County records.

• CDC — Where to Write for Vital RecordsOfficial · Free

  The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).