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Order NowCompanies are required to register with the North Dakota Secretary of State before doing business in North Dakota. Businesses that are incorporated in another state will typically apply for a North Dakota certificate of authority. Doing so registers the business as a foreign entity and eliminates the need to incorporate a new entity.
Operating without a certificate of authority may result in penalties or fines. In addition to the state’s requirements, licensing agencies, banks, and vendors will often request a certificate of authority.
The most common reasons for applying for a certificate of authority include:
The state fees and processing times depend on the type of entity. We prepare your filings within one business day, and make the state’s expedite options available to you. Please note that processing times can fluctuate. Approximate turnaround is listed below:
To obtain your North Dakota Certificate of Authority, you will submit an Application for Certificate of Authority, along with required certificates or certified copies from your home state. You will need to appoint a registered agent in order for your filing to be approved. Be sure to follow the state’s instructions carefully, as they can reject a document for the smallest error.
When you use our foreign qualification service, we quickly obtain your North Dakota Certificate of Authority. We prepare your application, serve as your registered agent, obtain documents from your home state, and eliminate costly errors.
Structure | Filing Info | Fee |
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Corporation |
North Dakota Secretary of State Certificate of Authority Foreign Corporation Application (SFN 13100) ND Cent Code § 10-19.1-134 |
$145 |
Limited Liability Company |
North Dakota Secretary of State Certificate of Authority Foreign LLC Application (SFN 19381) ND Cent Code § 10-32.1-74 |
$135 |
Nonprofit Corporation |
North Dakota Secretary of State Certificate of Authority Foreign Corporation Application (SFN 13100) ND Cent Code § 10-33-127 |
$50 |
Professional Corporation |
North Dakota Secretary of State Certificate of Authority Foreign Corporation Application (SFN 13100) ND Cent Code § 10-31-13.1 |
$145 |
Limited Liability Partnership |
North Dakota Secretary of State Foreign LLP Registration (SFN 50339) ND Cent Code § 45-22-19 |
$60 |
Nonprofit LLC |
North Dakota Secretary of State Certificate of Authority Foreign LLC Application (SFN 19381) ND Cent Code § 10-36 |
$40 |
In order to obtain a North Dakota Certificate of Authority, you must also submit:
Included in our foreign qualification service, we will obtain any copies and certificates necessary to obtain a Certificate of Authority in North Dakota.
A registered agent receives service of process and government notices on behalf of your business. When you prepare your North Dakota Certificate of Authority application, you must list a registered agent with a physical address within the state (P.O. Boxes are not allowed).
Many businesses do not have an individual or physical address in a new state. Listing our local registered agent address on your certificate of authority application meets the state’s requirements. Additionally, you get same day document scanning from our local office in all 50 states and DC. Our registered agent service is a flat rate of $99 per year, and you can easily add our service to any certificate of authority order.
You can prepare and submit your North Dakota certificate of authority application yourself, or we can complete the process for you. As a business owner or manager, keeping up with changing compliance requirements is probably not the best use of your time. You can rely on our expertise in all 50 states. Order now and we will obtain your certificate of authority and act as your registered agent, saving you time and minimizing costly errors.
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