North Dakota LLC Reinstatement: The Exact Steps
North Dakota dissolves LLCs for failure to file annual reports by November 15 each year with the Secretary of State. The path back requires filing a reinstatement application with the correct state agency and clearing all outstanding fees.
Your business name is at risk: Once dissolved, your North Dakota business name can be claimed by another party. Every day you remain dissolved increases that risk. Act quickly.
Verify status with ND Secretary of State
Search the North Dakota Secretary of State First Stop portal to confirm your entity status, dissolution date, and delinquent annual report history.
Same dayIdentify delinquent annual report years
North Dakota LLCs file annual reports at $25/year. Determine how many years are outstanding with $25/year penalties.
1 dayConfirm or appoint a registered agent
Verify your registered agent has a physical North Dakota address and is still accepting service.
1–2 daysFile Reinstatement Application with ND SOS
Submit the Application for Reinstatement with the ND Secretary of State. Include the $50 filing fee plus all delinquent annual report fees and penalties.
Filing dayStandard processing takes about 21 days
North Dakota processes reinstatement applications in approximately 21 days.
~21 daysVerify reinstatement and get Certificate of Good Standing
Confirm your entity shows as active in the ND SOS portal and obtain a Certificate of Good Standing.
After approvalCommon North Dakota Dissolution Reasons
Understanding why your LLC was dissolved helps you correct the underlying cause — which is required before reinstatement can be approved.
Missed Annual Reports
Annual reports due by November 15 each year. Missing them is the most common cause of administrative dissolution.
Registered Agent Issues
Agent resigned or address is invalid.
Unpaid Filing Fees
$25 annual fee plus $25 penalty per year. Balances must be cleared before reinstatement.
Voluntary Dissolution
Members filed Articles of Dissolution by choice.
North Dakota Reinstatement FAQ
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