How to Set Up a Business Entity in North Dakota

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The North Dakota Secretary of State handles records and business registrations. The North Dakota Secretary of State website can be used for finding information on a Business Entity registered in North Dakota. A person starting a Business Entity, needs to register it with the North Dakota Secretary of State.

Another responsibility of the North Dakota Secretary of State is the dissolution of businesses that are no longer active.


Go over to the North Dakota Secretary of State to start your search.

After finding the Business Entity you are after, you can see data about it. Usually, information such as the following is available.

  • Registered Name
  • North Dakota Business Entity Number
  • Current Registration Status
  • Physical Address in North Dakota
  • Agent of Service
  • Registered Agent Mailing Address
  • Phone Contact Number

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