Trade name - Registration - Statement - Contents
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-25-02
in effect47-25-02. 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.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t47c25.pdf#nameddest=47-25-02Fetched: 10/16/2026