LLC Articles of Organization
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
OF [LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME]
The undersigned organizer or organizers form a North Dakota limited liability company and state as follows.
1. NAME
[NAME INCLUDING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LLC, OR L.L.C.]
2. REGISTERED AGENT
Select one:
☐ Commercial registered agent: [NAME]
☐ Noncommercial registered agent in North Dakota: [NAME]
Address of noncommercial registered agent: [ADDRESS]
3. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Address: [STREET OR OTHER QUALIFYING ADDRESS, CITY, STATE ZIP CODE]
4. ORGANIZERS
| Organizer name | Address |
|---|---|
| [NAME] | [ADDRESS] |
| [NAME] | [ADDRESS] |
5. EFFECTIVE DATE — OPTIONAL
☐ These Articles are effective when filed by the Secretary of State.
☐ These Articles are effective on [DATE], not later than 90 days after filing.
6. OTHER STATEMENTS — OPTIONAL
[OTHER STATEMENT PERMITTED BY LAW / NONE]
EXECUTION
____________________________________
[ORGANIZER NAME], Organizer
Date: [DATE]
FILING NOTES
- The North Dakota Secretary of State currently lists a $135 registration fee for an ordinary business LLC.
- File through the FirstStop portal and use the specialized workflow if the company is a farming or ranching LLC, authorized livestock farm LLC, professional LLC, or nonprofit LLC.
SOURCES AND REFERENCES
About This Template
Corporate documents govern how a company makes decisions, records them, and handles disputes between owners, directors, and officers. Proper corporate paperwork is what lets a business take advantage of limited liability, pass clean audits, and survive an acquisition or investor review. Skipping formalities like written resolutions and signed consents is one of the fastest ways for a business owner to lose personal asset protection.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: July 2026
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