North Dakota, Morton County

New Salem, North Dakota Public Records

Find the right official office in New Salem. Court cases, police reports, property records, vital records and city records, each linked to the agency that keeps them, with addresses and phone numbers.

Official sources first Free directory Links checked Sep. 9, 2026 Mobile friendly
Sponsored

Start here

Most requested New Salem records

Every card below goes to the government office responsible for that record. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.

Filter by type

Showing 12 official sources

Local record guide

About public records in New Salem

Useful local context without burying the official record links above.

Local profile

New Salem at a glance

County
Morton County
County seat
Mandan
Population
939
Morton County population
31,895
Local records
City of New Salem
ZIP codes
58563

About New Salem public records

New Salem public records are kept by the offices listed above. Start with the office that created the record.

The Morton County Auditor/Treasurer's Office administers elections for New Salem and the broader county, operating from 210 2nd Avenue NW, Mandan, ND 58554 (phone: 701-667-3350, website: mortonnd.gov).

Straight answers

New Salem public-records FAQs

Open only the answer you need.

How do I vote in New Salem, North Dakota?

North Dakota is the only U.S. state that does not require voter registration. To vote in New Salem, North Dakota, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and have lived in your North Dakota precinct for at least 30 days. Bring valid photo ID and proof of residency (such as a utility bill or current driver's license) to the polls. For more information, see the North Dakota Secretary of State elections page at sos.nd.gov. North Dakota requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the North Dakota Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in New Salem, contact the Morton County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in New Salem, North Dakota?

Property records for New Salem, North Dakota are maintained by the Morton County Director of Tax Equalization's Office and the Morton County Clerk and Recorder. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Morton County, including parcels in New Salem. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Morton County Clerk and Recorder maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many North Dakota counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Morton County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in New Salem, North Dakota?

Birth, death, and marriage records for New Salem, North Dakota residents are available through both county and state offices. The North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, located in Bismarck, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in North Dakota. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Morton County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Morton County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

Same county

Nearby Morton County cities

Use the city page when a record was created by a municipal police department or city office; use the county page for courts, deeds, vital records and jail custody.