North Dakota § 43-07-13 - Records and certified copies of records

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 43-07-13 — Records and certified copies of records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 43-07-13. Records and certified copies of records

The registrar shall maintain in the registrar's office, open to public inspection during office hours, a complete indexed record of all applications, licenses, certificates for the current contractor year, revocations, expirations, and other information maintained on contractors. The registrar may dispose of an inactive contractor file after two years if no attempts have been made to apply for a new license or renew the license. Disposal of the license will proceed according to the provisions of chapter 54-46. Before disposal and upon request, the registrar shall furnish a certified copy of any information maintained upon receipt of the fees prescribed in section 54-09-04. Any certificate or certified copy issued by the registrar under this section has the same force and effect as provided in section 54-09-02.1.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 43-07-13

What does North Dakota Century Code § 43-07-13 cover?

Section 43-07-13 ("Records and certified copies of records") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite North Dakota § 43-07-13?

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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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