North Dakota LLC Name Search

Check if your business name is available in North Dakota before you file, then see North Dakota's LLC naming rules, fees and filing requirements

North Dakota
Filing Fee
$135
Articles of Organization
Annual Report
$50
Due by November 15 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC
Name Reservation
$10
Holds a name for 12 months

How Much Does an LLC Cost in North Dakota?

Filing your Articles of Organization in North Dakota costs $135. After that, the annual report costs $50 a year and is due by November 15 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC.

  • Articles of Organization

    Filed online through FirstStop. Source →

    $135

  • Annual Report

    Due by November 15 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC. A $50 late fee applies after the deadline. Source →

    $50

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 12 months. Source →

    $10

  • Trade nameOptional

    Only if you do business under a name other than the LLC’s legal name. Source →

    $25

Checked against official North Dakota sources on October 23, 2026. Fees change, so confirm with the state before you file.

LLC Requirements in North Dakota

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

North Dakota requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Contact the North Dakota Business Filing Office

Search LLC Name isn’t a government website. For an official answer about a name or a filing, contact the state office directly.

Contact Details

Fax

701-328-2992

Address Information

Mailing Address

600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 108, 1st Floor, Bismarck ND 58505-0500

Physical Address

600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 108, 1st Floor, Bismarck ND 58505-0500

Official North Dakota Resources

North Dakota LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page. It checks North Dakota Secretary of State records and lists businesses with the same or a similar name. Search close variations too: North Dakota law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable in the records of the Secretary of State (N.D. Cent. Code § 10-32.1-11). A clear search is a good sign, but the state makes the final call when it reviews your filing.

It must include “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.”. North Dakota law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable in the records of the Secretary of State (N.D. Cent. Code § 10-32.1-11). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A North Dakota name reservation costs $10 and holds the name for 12 months. You can renew it for another 12 months.

Filing your Articles of Organization in North Dakota costs $135. After that, the annual report costs $50 a year and is due by November 15 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC.

Yes, North Dakota requires every LLC to keep a registered agent in the state who can receive legal documents for the business.

North Dakota requires an annual report ($50), due by November 15 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

Register a trade name with the Secretary of State through FirstStop for $25. You renew it every five years.

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