Welcome to North Dakota where possibility is as endless as the horizon. Whether you crave the rugged outdoors or thrive in urban settings, you’ll find vibrant, diverse communities and the shortest average commute time in the country, leaving you with even more time to do something meaningful and unexpected.

The North Dakota State Government is responsible for coordinating the delivery of public services to our 750,000 residents. Just like the US federal government, our state government consists of three branches: executive, legislative and judicial.

Learn more about North Dakota government and do your part of being an informed and responsible citizen in our great state.

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North Dakota provides services for its residents. For your convenience we've listed the most commonly requested services. You may also find these services within the associated state agency.

The State of North Dakota provides automatic translation for nd.gov websites, courtesy of Google Translate. Please remember, though, that the English language version is considered the most accurate.

2025年3月10日 · North Dakota is the land of endless adventures, and we invite you to discover the unique beauty and history of our state. You will find exciting recreational opportunities along our lakes, rivers, unexpected wooded valleys, prairie vistas and rugged Badlands.

If you owe use tax to North Dakota, you must file a North Dakota use tax return using the One Time Remittance Form. You can obtain it from our website at tax.nd.gov, or you may call us at

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently completed its five-year needs assessment to identify new or emerging priorities for the maternal and child health population. New activities for the priorities will begin Oct. 1, 2025, and run until Sept. 30, 2030.

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