North Dakota lesson 2 of 6
Appoint your North Dakota registered agent
Every North Dakota LLC must continuously maintain a registered agent with a physical North Dakota street address, named in the Articles of Organization and kept current for as long as the LLC exists.
Who can serve
The registered agent must have a physical street address in North Dakota; a post office box alone does not qualify. The agent can be a North Dakota resident individual or a business entity authorized to transact business in North Dakota, including a commercial registered agent service.
What the agent does
The registered agent receives service of process and official notices from the Secretary of State, including reminders about the November 15 annual report deadline. Since the deadline falls later in the year than in most states, a reliable agent who forwards mail promptly helps avoid missing it amid year-end business activity.
The registered agent's name and address are public information on the Secretary of State's business entity search through FirstStop.
Changing the agent
You can update the registered agent or registered office by filing a statement of change through FirstStop. File it promptly whenever the appointment changes rather than waiting for your next annual report.
Key takeaways
- The registered agent needs a physical North Dakota street address, not a PO box.
- The agent can be a North Dakota resident or an authorized business entity, including a commercial service.
- Update the registered agent through FirstStop as soon as it changes.
Official sources
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team