City guide · Grand Forks, North Dakota · All details last checked Oct 29, 2026

Grand Forks, North Dakota document errands: printing, fax, notary, passports and certified copies (2026)

Where to print, fax, notarize, apply for a passport and get certified copies in Grand Forks, North Dakota, using only official and provider pages. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those.

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Which offices serve Grand Forks: Grand Forks is the Grand Forks County seat. The court system's Grand Forks County page gives the courthouse address, 124 South 4th St., and names the Clerk of District Court and the County Recorder ^[7]. For certified marriage copies, the state's county list names Grand Forks County Tax Equalization, not the Recorder ^[12]. State law lets a county board designate an official other than the recorder to issue marriage licenses (statewide) ^[17]. Birth and death certificates come from the state Division of Vital Records in Bismarck ^[8].

Short version: the Grand Forks Public Library charges 10¢ a page for black-and-white prints and copies and 50¢ for color. Sending a fax is a $1.00 flat fee and receiving one is 10¢ a page, and scanning to email or USB is free ^[1]. We didn't find a library notary. North Dakota caps notary fees at $5 per notarial act (statewide) ^[14]. A certified birth certificate is $15 from the state office ^[9]. Recording a document of 1 to 6 pages is $20 under state law ^[18].

Printing, copying, scanning and fax

Grand Forks Public Library

Prints and copies: $0.10 per page for black and white and $0.50 per page for color ^[1].
Print from your device: log in to the library's mobile print website with your library card number and password, upload documents, then print them at the print release station. Documents are held for 24 hours before being deleted ^[1].
Fax: "$1.00 flat fee" to send, local or long distance, and $0.10 per page to receive ^[1].
Scan: free to email or USB ^[1].
Cutoff: printing, copying, scanning and faxing end 10 minutes before the library closes ^[1].
Computers: free internet computers with Microsoft Office for library cardholders, first come, first served ^[1]. We didn't find a guest pass on the pages we checked.
Location and hours: 2110 Library Circle, Grand Forks, ND 58201, 701-772-8116. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. The 2026 closure list includes Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day), Thursday, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving), Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, and the library closes early at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 ^[2].
Library cards: free for Grand Forks County residents; bring an ID with your current address if you apply in person. An out-of-county or out-of-state one-year card is $40, and you'll need to apply in person with an ID and proof of address ^[3].

The UPS Store

The UPS Store #1609, 1395 S Columbia Rd, (701) 775-2756, lists color and black-and-white printing and copying, mobile printing, fax (send and receive), notary, passport and ID photos, shredding and Live Scan fingerprinting. Its hours are Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m. ^[23]. We didn't find prices on the store page.

See printing prices and fax prices.

Notary in Grand Forks

Library: we didn't find notary service on the Grand Forks Public Library pages we checked. Call 701-772-8116 to ask.
The UPS Store: #1609 lists notary hours "Available 7 Days" ^[23]. We didn't find its notary price.
Fees (statewide): North Dakota law says a notary "is entitled to charge and receive not more than five dollars per notarial act." A notary may also charge a travel fee, or a technology fee for an electronic or remote notarization, if you agree to it in advance and the notary explains that it's separate from the notarial fee and not required by law ^[14][15]. That's lower than Wyoming's and Arizona's $10 caps and matches Nebraska's $5 acknowledgment cap. South Dakota and Kansas have no dollar cap.
ID (statewide): the Secretary of State lists a valid driver's license, non-driver ID or passport, with a name that matches the document, or a credible witness ^[15].
Remote notarization (statewide): North Dakota allows remote notarization over a recorded audio-video session. With a paper document, only an acknowledgment is allowed and the signer sends the signed document to the notary within 3 days. With an electronic document, oaths, acknowledgments and witnessing are allowed ^[16].

Passports in Grand Forks

The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data lists three Grand Forks facilities ^[4]:

Facility	Address and phone	Passport hours (locator)	Photos
Grand Forks County Tax Equalization	151 S 4th Street, Suite 101, Grand Forks, ND 58201. 701-780-8251	Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The locator says to call ahead or check gfcounty.nd.gov to confirm availability and hours.	Not listed
Grand Forks Post Office (USPS)	2501 28th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201. 701-335-2000	Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 10–11 a.m.	Listed as on site
UND International Center	2901 University Ave, Stop 7109, Suite 240, Grand Forks, ND 58202. 701-777-5908	Mon only, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., with a break from 11 a.m. to noon. Call for an appointment.	Not listed

Post office: the locator says to schedule a passport appointment or view more acceptance times at usps.com/scheduler ^[4].
County office: we couldn't read Grand Forks County's own pages (gfcounty.nd.gov blocked our automated check), so we didn't find its passport execution-fee payment methods or appointment rules. Call 701-780-8251.
Post office fees (national): a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" ^[5].
Faster service (national): the State Department's 1–3 business day return delivery is $26.87, for passport books only ^[6].
Photos elsewhere: The UPS Store #1609 lists passport and ID photos ^[23]. We didn't find its price.

See also the passport checklist and passport photo prices.

Birth, death, marriage, court and recorded-document copies

Birth and death certificates: North Dakota Vital Records (statewide)

Where: the state Division of Vital Records, 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 325, Bismarck, ND 58505-0250, (701) 328-2360, vitalrec@nd.gov. Order online, by mail or, if needed, by an appointment scheduled in advance. Allow 5–7 business days for processing once a request arrives, not counting return mail ^[8].
Birth fee: $15.00 for each certified copy. The office doesn't issue uncertified copies ^[9]. State law caps the fee at $15 ^[25].
Death fee: $15.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. There are three types: a complete record, a "facts of death" copy, and an informational copy that the general public can get ^[10].
Who can order a birth record: the person named, if 16 or older, or the mother or father named on it. Others need a court order or other legal documentation as an authorized representative. A notarized authorization form is available ^[9].
By mail: form SFN 8140 lists $15 per copy by check or money order payable to ND DHHS, with optional FedEx return shipping for $25 or UPS for $30. Certified copies can't be faxed or emailed ^[11]. Mailed copies usually go out in 3 to 5 business days, and requests with FedEx or UPS return shipping are processed the next business day ^[9].
Online: the state's own secure online ordering application, which it calls its fastest method ^[9]. We didn't find any online processing fee on the pages we checked.

Marriage licenses and certified marriage copies

Where: the state's county list gives Grand Forks County Tax Equalization, PO Box 5294, Grand Forks, ND 58201, (701) 780-8251, for certified marriage copies. Copies must come from the county where the license was bought and filed, and fees may vary by county ^[12].
License fee: we couldn't read the county's marriage license page, so we didn't confirm the Grand Forks County fee or payment methods. State law sets a license fee of up to $30 plus a $35 supplemental fee for the domestic violence prevention fund (statewide) ^[17].
Which county (statewide): the license must be issued no more than 60 days before the wedding, by the county where either of you or a parent lives, or where the marriage will take place ^[17].

Recorded documents: Grand Forks County Recorder

Who: the court system's Grand Forks County page names the County Recorder, Garlynn Helmoski ^[7]. We couldn't read the county's Recorder page, so we didn't confirm the office location, phone or hours.
Recording (statewide): $20 for 1–6 pages, $65 for more than six pages, plus $3 per page after the first 25 ^[18].
Copies (statewide): certified copies of a recorded document are $5 for the first page and $2 for each additional page; a plain copy is no more than $1 per page ^[18].

Court records: Clerk of District Court

Grand Forks County: 124 South 4th St., Grand Forks, ND 58201. Courthouse hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Clerk's Office (701) 787-2700. The main entrance is the east door ^[7]. Divorce decree copies come from the clerk in the county where the divorce was granted ^[13].
Fees (statewide): the court fee schedule, effective July 1, 2025, lists $20 for a certified copy of a judgment, order or other paper, and $10 for additional copies of the same document. "There is no per page charge for a certified copy. There is no fee for electronic copies." Plain copies are $.10 per page and outgoing faxes $.25 per page. Civil or criminal record searches are $10 per name ^[19].
Online search (statewide): the court system's Case Search lets you search district court records anywhere in the state by name, citation number or case number. Asking only whether a record exists is an exception to the $10 search fee ^[20]. We didn't find a fee for the online search on that page.

Apostilles (statewide)

The North Dakota Secretary of State in Bismarck charges $10 per authentication plus $5 per record search, with one search for each different notary signature. Requests are usually processed within 3 business days and returned by first-class mail unless you include a prepaid label. You can stop by during business hours with no appointment needed, though the office encourages calling (701) 328-2900 to make one ^[21]. For a birth or death record, Vital Records can coordinate the apostille with the Secretary of State if you note "apostille" and the country on your order ^[22]. See the apostille guide.

More on certified copies: how to get a certified copy.

Money orders

USPS money order fees are national: $2.65 for $0.01 to $500.00, and $3.75 for $500.01 to $1,000.00. Pay with cash or a debit card, not a credit card. The limit is $1,000 per domestic money order ^[24]. Other sellers: money order guide.

Shredding

Free events: we didn't find a public document shredding event on the official pages we checked.
The UPS Store: #1609 lists shredding ^[23]. We didn't find its price.

For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.

Questions

How much does printing cost at the Grand Forks library?

10 cents per page for black and white and 50 cents per page for color ^[1].

Can I send or receive a fax at the Grand Forks library?

Yes. Sending is a $1.00 flat fee, local or long distance, and receiving is 10 cents per page ^[1].

What does a notary cost in North Dakota?

No more than $5 per notarial act, plus a travel or technology fee only if you agree to it in advance (statewide) ^[14].

Where can I apply for a passport in Grand Forks?

The State Department's locator lists Grand Forks County Tax Equalization at 151 S 4th Street, the Grand Forks Post Office at 2501 28th Ave S and the UND International Center, Mondays by appointment ^[4].

Where do I get a birth certificate in Grand Forks?

From the North Dakota Division of Vital Records in Bismarck, by mail, online or by appointment, for $15 a copy ^[8][9].

Sources

All sources last checked Oct 29, 2026, except the locator data file.

Grand Forks Public Library, "Computer Services": gflibrary.com/95/Computer-Services (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Grand Forks Public Library, "Hours & Holidays": gflibrary.com/99/Hours-Holidays (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
Grand Forks Public Library, "Frequently Asked Questions": gflibrary.com/m/faq (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (locator data file, downloaded Oct 28, 2026, filtered to North Dakota): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
U.S. Department of State, passport fees page (Last Updated March 19, 2026): travel.state.gov/en/passports/apply/help/fees.html (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Court System, "Grand Forks County": ndcourts.gov/court-locations/Grand-Forks-county (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, "Vital Records": hhs.nd.gov/vital (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, "Certified Copies of Birth Records": hhs.nd.gov/vital/birth (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, "Certified Copies of Death Records": hhs.nd.gov/vital/death (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, "Request for Certified Copy of Birth Record," SFN 8140 (10-2025, PDF): nd.gov/eforms/Doc/sfn08140.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, "Certified Copies of Marriage Records": hhs.nd.gov/vital/marriage (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, "Certified Copies of Divorce Records": hhs.nd.gov/vital/divorce (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Century Code chapter 44-06.1 (§ 44-06.1-28, fees, PDF): ndlegis.gov/cencode/t44c06-1.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Secretary of State, "How to Get Something Notarized": sos.nd.gov/notary-apostille/how-get-something-notarized (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Secretary of State, "Electronic and Remote Notarization Options": sos.nd.gov/notary-apostille/how-get-something-notarized/electronic-and-remote-notarization-options (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Century Code chapter 14-03 (§§ 14-03-10, 14-03-22, PDF): ndlegis.gov/cencode/t14c03.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Century Code chapter 11-18 (§ 11-18-05, recorder fees, PDF): ndlegis.gov/cencode/t11c18.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Court System, "Court Fee Schedule" (effective July 1, 2025, PDF): ndcourts.gov/Media/Default/district-courts/Court-Fees.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Court System, "Data Access": ndcourts.gov/state-court-administration/information-technology/data-access (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Secretary of State, "Apostille and Certification": sos.nd.gov/notary-apostille/apostille-and-certification (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, "Authentication by Apostille/Certification": hhs.nd.gov/vital/apostille (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
The UPS Store #1609, 1395 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND: locations.theupsstore.com/nd/grand-forks/1395-s-columbia-rd (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
North Dakota Century Code chapter 23-02.1 (§ 23-02.1-29, vital records fees, PDF): ndlegis.gov/cencode/t23c02-1.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)

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