The information in this section is being provided as general information. It is not intended as a substitute for legal and/or financial counsel prior to organization, registration, or licensing of a nonprofit organization. The Secretary of State's staff cannot provide legal advice regarding filings, transactions, taxes, financing, indemnification, preparation of minutes or bylaws, or other internal matters of a nonprofit organization.

Related Links

Internal Revenue Service
Nonprofit organizations need to apply to the IRS for tax-exempt status
Contact the IRS for information regarding a Federal ID number
IRS Exempt Organizations Products and Resources

For information about a charity or to view an organization's IRS 990 form.
Guide Star, the National database of Nonprofit Organizations.

Find information about the "Do not call" registration.
North Dakota Attorney General's Office

Needing a professional license or certification of professional licensure?
ND State Boards & Commissions

Need to register your nonprofit corporation to conduct activities in another jurisdiction?
International Association of Commercial Administrators (IACA)

Need to research a federal patent or trademark registration or have a desire to register?
United States Patent and Trademark Office

Need to research a federal copyright registration or have a desire to register?
United States Copyright Office

Statewide membership association for nonprofit organizations
North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations (NDANO)
NDANO Checklist of Recurring Deadlines for Charitable Nonprofits

Links on North Dakota Secretary of State web site
Unincorporated Entity
Nonprofit Corporation