North Dakota Century Code

CHAPTER 47-25 TRADE NAMES

47-25-02. Trade name – Registration – Statement – Contents.

A person or organization may not engage in business in this state under a trade name until the trade name is registered with the secretary of state. This section does not apply to partnerships that have filed a fictitious name certificate as provided under chapter 45-11. The trade name registration must be a statement executed by the owner upon forms prescribed by the secretary of state, setting forth:

1. The trade name to be registered;

2. The name and address of the owner of the business, and if a corporation,
—-limited liability company, or other organization, the state or country of
—-incorporation or organization;

3. Address of the principal place of business; and

4. The nature of the business in detail.

Cited Source:  http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t47c25.pdf