North Dakota

Verified 2026-06-07

AWA compliant: No
Tier system: Offense-based, 3 tiers. Tier I, II, III. *N.D.C.C. § 12.1-32-15 et seq.*
Registration duration: Tier I: 15 yrs; Tier II: 25 yrs; Tier III: Lifetime. *§ 12.1-32-15*
Check-in frequency: Tier I: Annually; Tier II: Every 180 days; Tier III: Every 90 days. *§ 12.1-32-15*
Residency restriction: None statewide (no statute).
Employer listed: Yes (employer name and address). *§ 12.1-32-15*
Relief available: Tier I: Petition after 10 yrs. No general petition for Tier II/III. *§ 12.1-32-15(7)*

Statutes and sources

§ 12.1-32-15 — Registration duration, check-in frequency, employer listing· verified 2026-06-16
§ 12.1-32-15(7) — Petition for removal (Tier I)· verified 2026-06-16
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-32-15 et seq. — Sex offender registration· verified 2026-06-16

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