According to NDCC 12-60-24 and 43-23-08.4, any applicant for licensure with the North Dakota Real Estate Commission or a licensee whose licensure is subject to investigation by the Commission shall be subject to a statewide and nationwide criminal history record check.

We no longer send out fingerprinting kits.
The Fingerprint Verification Form is available to download here https://realestatend.org/image/cache/NDREC_Fingerprint_Verification_Form.pdf

All applicants applying for their license must provide a set of fingerprints to the North Dakota Real Estate Commission for state and national fingerprint-based criminal history records check. Fingerprinting can be done at various locations in North Dakota (ND fingerprint locations) or in any state.

When submitting a fingerprint packet to the North Dakota Real Estate Commission:

1. You must get fingerprinted by a law enforcement agency or other qualified entity.  Call your local law enforcement agency or other qualified entity to inquire if they conduct fingerprinting for the public.  You may need to make an appointment for fingerprinting.  The law enforcement agency or other qualified entity may charge a small fee for fingerprinting.  You must present valid identification (driver’s license, state identification card, U.S. passport, military ID, etc.) to the fingerprinting official. You must complete and submit both fingerprint cards, with two sets of fingerprints. Prior to completing the information on the fingerprint cards, inquire of the fingerprinting agency or entity if you should complete the cards legibly in black ink or if they use Live scan and the information will be printed on the cards.  The fingerprint cards must be initialed and sealed in an envelope by law enforcement/fingerprinting official conducting the fingerprinting. Do NOT send the fingerprint cards to the Attorney General.  Fingerprints must be mailed to NDREC.
2. You must complete and submit a Criminal History Record Check Request form to the North Dakota Real Estate Commission.
3. You must submit a check or money order in the amount of $40 payable to the North Dakota Attorney General. Submit this check or money order with the documents in #1 and #2, above. Credit cards are not accepted. DO NOT SEND CASH.

The Applicant must MAIL the following items in a large envelope to the address below:

1. Two completed fingerprint cards sealed and initialed by the fingerprint technician -- do not fold or staple the cards;
2. Completed Fingerprint Verification form (link below);
3. Criminal History Record Check Request form (link here and below) if not already submitted with the online application;
4. The exact fee of $40 made payable to the North Dakota Attorney General;
5. Mail the envelope with the correct postage to the North Dakota Real Estate Commission. 
   (One First Class Forever stamp is not enough)
   NORTH DAKOTA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
   1120 COLLEGE DR STE 204
   BISMARCK ND 58501-1225

You must not tamper with the seal on the fingerprint card envelope in any way or your fingerprint application will be denied.

Note:  Fingerprints are not sent for processing until NDREC receives your application for licensure. Completed fingerprint kits are sent for processing weekly.  It may take, on average, 1-2 weeks for NDREC to receive the results of the record check. Allow adequate time for U.S. mail delivery and processing by NDREC and the ND Attorney General before checking the status of your application in Online Services here.

Forms:

Criminal History Record Check Request Form

Fingerprint Verification Form

Fingerprinting Locations