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North Dakota Certificate of Good Standing

In North Dakota, the document is a Certificate of Good Standing, issued by the North Dakota Secretary of State. The North Dakota state fee is $20. Our total is $50, with the state fee included.

Fees last checked Oct 2, 2026

North Dakota issues a Certificate of Good Standing through the Secretary of State's Business Information Services. The document confirms your ND entity is current with annual reports.

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Immediate

Requesters often want it dated within

Set by requester

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Why you need it

Common requests in North Dakota

North Dakota businesses use Certificates of Good Standing for oil and gas industry contracts, agricultural lending, and inter-state business.

How it works

The North Dakota process

North Dakota typically processes requests immediately (state processing time, not guaranteed).

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North Dakota Secretary of State
Quick facts

Everything about Certificate of Good Standing in North Dakota.

Issuing officeNorth Dakota Secretary of State
Official document nameCertificate of Good Standing
Alternate namesCertificate of Existence
Requesters often want it dated withinSet by the requesting party
Online availableYes
Official sources

The North Dakota state fee above matches the state's own published fee, last checked Oct 2, 2026; our total comes from the same data checkout charges from. The North Dakota Secretary of State sets the fee and processing time; its site has the current figures.

How long does a North Dakota certificate take?

North Dakota typically processes requests immediately (state processing time, not guaranteed). Processing time is set by the North Dakota Secretary of State, not by us.

How much is a North Dakota certificate of good standing?

A North Dakota Certificate of Good Standing costs $50 through GetGoodStanding.com, with the North Dakota state filing fee included.

FAQ

North Dakota Certificate of Good Standing, asked & answered.

What is the North Dakota certificate of good standing called?
North Dakota issues it as a Certificate of Good Standing, from the North Dakota Secretary of State. Related names you may see: Certificate of Existence.
Will I get a PDF or a paper North Dakota certificate?
An emailed PDF. The North Dakota Secretary of State issues the North Dakota certificate electronically, and we email you the PDF as soon as the state provides it.
Neighbors

Operating in multiple states?

Many North Dakota businesses also need certificates from neighboring states.

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