Local Coverage
Nelson County, North Dakota is served by its own District Court. Our local agents are familiar with this court's filing requirements and can execute personal service, substitute service, or skip tracing anywhere in Nelson County, returning a sworn proof of service that meets North Dakota's evidentiary standard.
Service Methods Available
Direct, in-hand delivery of the summons and complaint to the named party at any address within Nelson County, the primary and most reliable method of service.
Start personal service in Nelson County →Where personal service proves impractical after reasonable attempts, North Dakota's rules permit substitute service on a qualifying adult at the defendant's residence or place of business within Nelson County.
Discuss substitute service eligibility →When a defendant can't be located at a known address, our investigative team conducts a documented search across Nelson County to establish a current, serviceable address.
Request a locate investigation →Local Court Directory
District Court
210 B Avenue West, Lakota, ND 58344
(701) 328-2221
M-F: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Visit court website →Common Questions
Civil matters in Nelson County are handled by the North Dakota District Court — see the Local Court Directory above for exact address and contact information.
Yes, our network covers all of Nelson County, North Dakota.
A sworn affidavit of service documenting when, where, and how the documents were delivered, meeting North Dakota's evidentiary standard.
Talk to our team about service of process in Nelson County, North Dakota.