File a request with North Dakota Governor's Office
FREE TO FILEFiling process
How records requests work with North Dakota Governor's Office
Your request is filed in your name under North Dakota Open Records Statute. We act as your communications agent — routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.
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Filed (day 0)
Submitted to North Dakota Governor's Office.
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Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)
Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.
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Response window (-1 business days)
Under North Dakota Open Records Statute, the agency must respond within -1 business days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.
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Records delivered or denied
No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.
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Appeal if denied
We draft an appeal to AG Office and can connect you with a public records attorney.
Governing law
North Dakota Open Records Statute
N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18
North Dakota Governor's Office is governed by North Dakota Open Records Statute, which requires a response within -1 business days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.
Frequently asked
North Dakota Governor's Office public records FAQ
Related agencies
Other agencies in North Dakota
What to request
Common records from North Dakota Governor's Office
Jurisdiction