North Dakota Secretary of State office — contact, fees, and licensing

The North Dakota Secretary of State's Business Registration and Information Division handles entity formations, annual reports, amendments, and certificates of good standing. Online filings go through the FirstStop portal; paper filings can be mailed to the Bismarck office.

Office contact

Address	600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Department 108, Bismarck, ND 58505
Phone	(701) 328-2900
Email	sosbir@nd.gov
FirstStop portal	firststop.sos.nd.gov
Business Services homepage	sos.nd.gov — Business Services

Entity formation and filing fees

North Dakota keeps formation fees relatively low. Annual report fees differ by entity type. Verify current amounts at sos.nd.gov before filing.

Filing	Fee
Domestic LLC — Articles of Organization	$135
Domestic LLC — Annual Report (due Nov 15)	$50
Domestic For-Profit Corporation — Articles of Incorporation	$100
Domestic For-Profit Corporation — Annual Report (due Aug 1)	$25
Domestic Nonprofit Corporation — Articles of Incorporation	$40
Domestic Nonprofit Corporation — Annual Report (due Aug 1)	$25
Name Reservation	$10
Certificate of Good Standing	$20

Key North Dakota state licensing agencies

Agency	What it covers	Website
North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner	Sales and use tax registration, income tax withholding, business tax accounts	nd.gov/tax
North Dakota Job Service	Unemployment insurance registration, employer accounts, workforce programs	jobsnd.com
North Dakota Department of Commerce — Licensing	Contractor licensing, occupational and professional licenses	commerce.nd.gov

This guide is informational only and is not affiliated with the North Dakota Secretary of State's office or any state agency listed above. Contact information and fees verified against official North Dakota Secretary of State sources, May 2026.