No certified copies shall be issued or a search for a record can be started until the fee for such copy (and filing fee for delayed records of birth) or search has been received unless specific approval has been obtained from the state registrar or otherwise provided by statute or regulation.
N.D. Admin Code 33-04-15-01
General Authority: NDCC 23-02.1-04, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-02.1-29