Short answer: $135 to file, about $135 in year one, and about $50 a year after that. Articles of Organization fee.
We've pulled these figures from the North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Registration Unit's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
First year vs every year after
Year one
$135
Articles of Organization fee.
Each year after
$50
Annual report fee.
With a formation service
| Route | Upfront | Registered agent |
|---|---|---|
| File it yourself | $135 | You serve, or hire one separately |
| Northwest | $174 | Included year one, then $125/yr |
| Bizee Basic | $135 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
| Bizee Standard | $334 | Free year one, then $149/yr |
How North Dakota compares
North Dakota's LLC filing fee is $135. That's the 16th highest of 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $104, so North Dakota runs $31 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $135 | 16 of 51 |
| Minnesota | $155 | 11 of 51 |
| Montana | $35 | 51 of 51 |
| South Dakota | $150 | 13 of 51 |
| Iowa | $50 | 44 of 51 |
| Wyoming | $104 | 26 of 51 |
North Dakota fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $135 | Applicable equally to paper and online submissions. |
| Annual Report | $50 | annual, November 15 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $10 | 12 months |
| Change of registered agent | $10 | |
| Amendment | $50 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $20 | |
| Certificate of Authority Application | $135 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| Articles of Dissolution and Termination | $20 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $25 | state |
LLC cost and fees: North Dakota questions
What is the North Dakota LLC filing fee?
$135 for Articles of Organization. Applicable equally to paper and online submissions.
How much does a North Dakota LLC cost per year?
About $50 a year in state fees. Annual report fee.
Is it cheaper to file a North Dakota LLC myself?
Yes, filing directly costs only the state fee. Services add convenience, a registered agent address and reminders. Northwest charges $39 plus the state fee, and Bizee's Basic package is $0 plus the state fee.
How much does expedited filing cost in North Dakota?
Standard domestic formations do not explicitly feature paid tiers in the online portal.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.