§ N.D.C.C., Chapter 10-01.1 North Dakota Registered Agent Act

North Dakota Registered Agent

An entity registered with the Secretary of State must continuously maintain a commercial or noncommercial registered agent and address in North Dakota. An entity cannot serve itself as registered agent.

Commercial Registered Agent:

A commercial registered agent has a Commercial Registered Agent Listing Statement filed with the Secretary of State and may be one of the following:

• An individual residing in North Dakota,
• A domestic or foreign corporation registered with the Secretary of State and having a business office in the State of North Dakota, or
• A domestic or foreign limited liability company registered with the Secretary of State and having a business office in the State of North Dakota.

Noncommercial Registered Agent::

A noncommercial registered agent may be one of the following:

• An individual residing in North Dakota,
• A domestic or foreign corporation registered with the Secretary of State and having a business office in the State of North Dakota, or
• A domestic or foreign limited liability company registered with the Secretary of State and having a business office in the State of North Dakota.

Voluntary Registered Agent Appointment by Non-filing Entity:

There are entities that do not have an entity registration filing required with the Secretary of State, i.e. national banks, trusts, out-of-state insurance companies, unincorporated foundations, etc. Under the provisions of N.D.C.C, chapter 10-01.1, these entities may choose to appoint a registered agent in the State of North Dakota and file that appointment with the Secretary of State. They may choose to appoint a commercial or noncommercial registered agent.