North Dakota Registered Agent: registered agent Service in North Dakota

Professional registered agent service for your North Dakota business entity. Reliable, affordable, and fully compliant — just $99/year.

Everything you need to maintain good standing with the North Dakota Secretary of State.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a registered agent?

A registered agent is an individual or business entity designated to receive legal documents, service of process, and official correspondence on behalf of your North Dakota business. The agent must have a physical address in the state and be available during regular business hours.

Why does my North Dakota business need a registered agent?

North Dakota law generally expects every LLC and corporation to maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. The agent ensures you receive important legal notices, tax documents, and correspondence from the North Dakota Secretary of State, helping you stay compliant and avoid missing critical deadlines.

Who can serve as a registered agent in North Dakota?

Individuals must be North Dakota residents with a physical address in the state. Business entities must be registered, in good standing, and have a business office in North Dakota. Importantly, your entity may not serve as its own registered agent. North Dakota was the first state to adopt the Model Registered Agents Act.

What documents will I receive through my registered agent?

You may receive service of process, legal summons, tax notices, annual report reminders, compliance notifications from the North Dakota Secretary of State, and other official correspondence directed to your business. We scan and forward all documents to you on the same day we receive them.

Can I be my own registered agent?

While an individual who meets North Dakota's residency and address requirements can serve as a registered agent for another entity, your business entity cannot serve as its own registered agent. Additionally, serving as your own agent means your personal address appears on public records and you must be available during regular business hours to accept documents.

How do I change my registered agent in North Dakota?

You file a change of agent form with the North Dakota Secretary of State along with a $10 filing fee. The new agent must meet state requirements: North Dakota residency for individuals or a registered business office for entities. When you sign up with us, we handle the paperwork and confirm when the change is complete.

What is North Dakota's annual report requirement?

North Dakota businesses generally need to file an annual report on or before November 15 each year. The filing fee is $50. If you miss the deadline, you may face a $50 late fee. If your charter is revoked for non-filing, reinstatement costs $135. We send reminders before the deadline to help you stay on track.

How much does your service cost?

We charge $99 per year with no hidden fees. This includes your registered office address in North Dakota, same-day document scanning and forwarding, compliance reminders, online portal access, and privacy protection. If you're changing from another agent, you'll pay the state's $10 filing fee separately.

What's included in the $99 annual fee?

Everything you need: a physical registered office address in Bismarck, same-day document scanning and forwarding, compliance alerts and reminders, access to your online document portal, and privacy protection by using our address instead of yours on public filings.

How quickly do you forward documents?

We scan and forward documents the same day we receive them. You'll get an email notification with the scanned document attached, and the original is also available in your online portal. If you need physical copies of original documents, we can arrange that as well.

How long does it take to get started?

Sign-up takes just a few minutes online. Once you complete enrollment, we file the necessary paperwork with the North Dakota Secretary of State. The state typically processes registered agent changes within a few business days. You'll receive portal access and can start using your new registered office address as soon as the filing is complete.

Can I use your address as my business mailing address?

Our address serves as your registered office address for official state filings and legal correspondence. For general business mail and packages, you may need to make separate arrangements. Contact us if you have specific questions about using the address for particular purposes.

What happens if I receive a legal summons?

We accept the service of process on your behalf during regular business hours, scan the document immediately, and forward it to you the same day. You're responsible for responding to legal matters according to the deadlines specified in the documents. We handle receipt and forwarding only—not legal advice or representation.

Do you serve businesses in other states?

We focus specifically on North Dakota registered agent service. This allows us to maintain deep familiarity with North Dakota requirements, deadlines, and procedures. If you need registered agent service in multiple states, contact us to discuss your specific situation.

What if I move out of North Dakota?

If you're operating a North Dakota LLC or corporation, you still need a registered agent with a North Dakota address regardless of where you personally reside. Our service allows you to maintain your North Dakota business presence even when living elsewhere.

How do I contact you with more questions?

Email us at support@ndregisteredagents.org or call during business hours (Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Central Time). You can also visit our contact page for more information.

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