Short answer: Physical street address in the state required; PO box is insufficient. Changing agents costs $10.
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.
Who can serve as a North Dakota registered agent
Physical street address in the state required; PO box is insufficient.
You can be your own agent in North Dakota. The catch: your street address lands on the public record, and you need to be there during business hours to accept legal papers.
Paid registered agent services
| Service | Yearly price | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | Uses its address on your public filings by default; scans state and legal mail |
| Bizee | Free year 1 with formation, then $149 | Says it runs its own offices in all 50 states; sends service of process by tracked FedEx |
| ZenBusiness | $199 | Sold as an add-on, not included with formation |
| LegalZoom | $249 | Sold separately from its LLC packages |
Compare all four in our registered agent rankings, or read the Bizee vs Northwest comparison.
How North Dakota compares
North Dakota's fee to change registered agents is $10. That's the 10th lowest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so North Dakota comes in $10 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| Minnesota | $55 | 3 of 45 |
| Montana | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| South Dakota | $10 | 29 of 45 |
| Iowa | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Wyoming | $5 | 37 of 45 |
North Dakota fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $135 | Applicable equally to paper and online submissions. |
| Change of registered agent | $10 | |
| Articles of Dissolution and Termination | $20 |
Registered agent rules: North Dakota questions
What are the registered agent requirements in North Dakota?
Physical street address in the state required; PO box is insufficient.
Can I be my own registered agent in North Dakota?
Yes, if you meet North Dakota's requirements. Your address will appear on public filings, and you'll need to be available during business hours.
How much does it cost to change registered agents in North Dakota?
The state charges $10.
Can a registered agent use a PO box in North Dakota?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in North Dakota where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in North Dakota?
Commercial services typically charge a yearly fee. Northwest charges $125 a year and Bizee charges $149 a year after a free first year with formation, based on prices we checked. The state doesn't regulate these prices.
What happens if my North Dakota LLC doesn't have a registered agent?
You can miss lawsuits and state notices, and the state can eventually move to revoke or dissolve the LLC. Involuntarily terminated by operation of law if unfiled six months past the deadline.
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.