Registered Agent Change/Designation
NORTH DAKOTA REGISTERED-AGENT CHANGE WORKSHEET
Use: Prepare a statement of change on the form prescribed by the North Dakota Secretary of State. This worksheet is not itself a filing.
ENTITY INFORMATION
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Entity name exactly as filed | [Entity Name] |
| North Dakota system ID, if applicable | [System ID] |
| Entity type | [Entity Type] |
| Authorized signer | [Name and Title/Capacity] |
INFORMATION TO TAKE EFFECT
| Item | New information |
|---|---|
| Commercial registered agent name | [Commercial Agent Name / Not Applicable] |
| Noncommercial registered agent name | [Noncommercial Agent Name / Not Applicable] |
| Noncommercial agent street or rural-route address in North Dakota | [Address / Not Applicable] |
| Mailing address in North Dakota, if different | [Mailing Address / Not Applicable] |
A business may not serve as its own registered agent. A North Dakota-resident individual associated with the business may serve as its noncommercial registered agent. The entity must obtain the agent's approval before naming the agent.
The filing of the appointment affirms that the agent consented; proof of consent is not listed as a required attachment to the statement of change.
ENTITY AUTHORIZATION AND EFFECT
The statement must be signed on behalf of the entity and state the entity's name and the information that will be effective after filing. Approval by the interest holders or governors of a domestic entity is not required. The change takes effect when filed.
Authorized signer: [Name]
Title or capacity: [Title/Capacity]
Signature: ______________________________
Date: [__/__/____]
FILING CHECKLIST
☐ Agent approval obtained before appointment.
☐ Secretary of State's current prescribed form obtained.
☐ Entity name matches state records.
☐ Correct commercial-agent name or noncommercial-agent name and address supplied.
☐ Actual North Dakota street or rural-route address supplied when an address is required.
☐ North Dakota mailing address supplied if different.
☐ Authorized entity representative signed.
☐ Current $10 statement-of-change fee included.
☐ Filed confirmation retained with entity records.
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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