Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in North Dakota
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in North Dakota, and the fee.
Short answer: A trade name (DBA) is registered with the Secretary of State through the FirstStop Portal. Registration costs $25 and must be renewed every 5 years (renewal $25). ND Secretary of State, Register a Business (Trade Name); Maintain Registration; N.D. Cent. Code ch. 47-25
| DBA / assumed name | A trade name (DBA) is registered with the Secretary of State through the FirstStop Portal. Registration costs $25 and must be renewed every 5 years (renewal $25). An out-of-state LLC using a name other than its LLC name must also file a trade name registration. |
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| Name rules and reservation | The name must contain the words "limited liability company" or the abbreviation "LLC" or "L.L.C." Words such as "bank," "banker," "banking," "trust" or "trust company" need written approval from the Department of Financial Institutions. You can reserve an available name for up to 1 year by filing a Reserved Name Application in the FirstStop Portal; by statute the reservation fee is ten dollars, the reservation lasts twelve months, and it may be renewed for successive twelve-month periods. |
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FAQ
How do you register a DBA in North Dakota?
A trade name (DBA) is registered with the Secretary of State through the FirstStop Portal. Registration costs $25 and must be renewed every 5 years (renewal $25). An out-of-state LLC using a name other than its LLC name must also file a trade name registration.
What are the LLC name requirements in North Dakota?
The name must contain the words "limited liability company" or the abbreviation "LLC" or "L.L.C." Words such as "bank," "banker," "banking," "trust" or "trust company" need written approval from the Department of Financial Institutions. You can reserve an available name for up to 1 year by filing a Reserved Name Application in the FirstStop Portal; by statute the reservation fee is ten dollars, the reservation lasts twelve months, and it may be renewed for successive twelve-month periods.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.