Reinstate or Revive Your North Dakota Entity

Restore your entity to good standing with the state
Order Registered Agent Service

Reinstatement is the process of restoring a delinquent entity back to good standing. Depending on the cause of delinquency, several steps may be required to reinstate your entity.

Reinstatement / Revival for Corporations:

Agency:North Dakota Secretary of State
Notes:

Reinstatement after involuntary termination or revocation:

-May occur within one year after the termination or revocation and requires filing the past-due annual report and reinstatement request along with the appropriate fees.
-After one year, reinstatement can only occur by a court order filed with the Secretary of State. The court order must be accompanied by the most recent past-due annual report, registered agent statement of change, and appropriate fees.

Reinstatement / Revival for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:North Dakota Secretary of State
Notes:

Reinstatement after involuntary termination or revocation:

-May occur within one year after the termination or revocation and requires filing the past-due annual report and reinstatement request along with the appropriate fees.
-After one year, reinstatement can only occur by a court order filed with the Secretary of State. The court order must be accompanied by the most recent past-due annual report, registered agent statement of change, and appropriate fees.

What is the state agency that processes reinstatement?

North Dakota Secretary of State

Mailing Address:
600 E. Boulevard Ave. Dept. 108, 1st Floor
Bismarck, ND 58505

Phone: 701-328-2900 Toll Free: 800-352-0867 TTY: 800-366-6888
Fax: (701) 328-0106

Website: http://www.nd.gov/sos/
Name Search: https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/search/business
Forms: http://sos.nd.gov/business/business-services
Online Filing: https://firststop.sos.nd.gov/
Email: sosbir@nd.gov

FAQs

What is "Tax Clearance"?

Many states require you to obtain “tax clearance” or “tax good standing” before reinstating your entity. This is written evidence that your entity has cleared all overdue or past taxes with the state’s tax authority, often the Department of Revenue or Department of Taxation. States requiring tax clearance request that the letter or certificate be submitted along with the reinstatement form. Depending on the state, obtaining tax clearance can take weeks or months. If you have not obtained tax clearance, Harbor Compliance can contact your state’s taxation authority and obtain your certificate for you.

Why do I need to reinstate my company?

If your business has been administratively dissolved, or has lost "good standing", you may face state penalties, fines, and other fees for noncompliance. Transacting business with banks, government and licensing agencies, and contractors can be delayed, and at a loss of credibility to your business. Additionally, the owners of the business may be subjected to personal liability. Most states allow you to restore your business to good standing within a certain time, and it is important to take advantage of that window of opportunity. Our corporate filing services can help you reinstate your entity.

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