North Dakota § 54-09-12 - Confidential information in filed records
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 54-09-12 — Confidential information in filed records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54-09-12. Confidential information in filed records
1. A social security number or federal tax identification number disclosed or contained in any record filed with the secretary of state is confidential. However, a social security 2. 3. number or federal tax identification number may be released as authorized in this section or by other state or federal law. The secretary of state shall delete or obscure a social security or federal tax identification number before a copy of any record is released to the public. The secretary of state, or an employee, agent, or contractor of the secretary of state's office, may not be held civilly or criminally liable for the inadvertent disclosure of a social security or federal tax identification number if the filer has placed the number in an improper field on the form prescribed by the secretary of state or the filer submitted a filing other than on the form prescribed by the secretary of state. The secretary of state or an employee, agent, or contractor of the secretary of state's office may release a social security number or federal tax identification number to another public entity or the public entity's agents, employees, or contractors if disclosure is necessary for the receiving public entity to perform the receiving public entity's duties and responsibilities. The receiving public entity and the receiving public entity's agents, employees, and contractors shall maintain the confidential status of the social security number or federal tax identification number.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 54-09-12
What does North Dakota Century Code § 54-09-12 cover?
Section 54-09-12 ("Confidential information in filed records") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 54-09-12?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 54-09-12" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.
How does North Dakota § 54-09-12 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in North Dakota can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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