Every North Dakota LLC and corporation must keep a registered agent with a North Dakota address. A commercial registered agent keeps your home address off the record.
North Dakota Secretary of StateNorth Dakota Secretary of State sources reviewed October 29, 2026. Confirm current fees on FirstStop before filing.
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- North Dakota N.D.C.C. ch. 10-32.1 & N.D.C.C. ch. 10-19.1 statutory references
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Requirement
A registered agent with a North Dakota address is required.
North Dakota Secretary of StateYour preparation checklist
- Decide between yourself and a commercial agent
- Name the agent in your formation filing
- Update the agent on FirstStop if it changes
Registered Agent Requirements in North Dakota
Keep the requirements separate.
| Requirement | Rule / confirmation needed | Official authority |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement | A registered agent with a North Dakota address is required. | North Dakota Secretary of State |
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Corp USA is a private filing service, not the North Dakota Secretary of State, and not a law firm. State fees are shown separately at cost. You may file yourself on FirstStop without our fee. State fees are pass-through. Service fees and taxes are separate. Review the order price before payment.
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Our commercial registered agent service is $199 per year.
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