North Dakota § 43-51-09 - Jurisdiction - Service of process
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 43-51-09 — Jurisdiction - Service of process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-51-09. Jurisdiction - Service of process
A foreign practitioner who provides services in this state without a license as permitted in this chapter shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of this state and the appropriate board, to be bound by the laws of this state and the rules established by the appropriate board, and to have appointed the secretary of state as the foreign practitioner's agent upon whom process may be served in any action or proceeding against the practitioner arising out of the practitioner's activities in this state. Service on the secretary of state of any process, notice, or demand is deemed personal service upon the foreign practitioner and must be made by filing with the secretary of state an original and two copies of the process, notice, or demand, with the filing fee of twenty-five dollars. A member of the legislative assembly or a state or county officer may not be charged for filing any process, notice, or demand for service. The secretary of state shall immediately forward a copy of the process, notice, or demand by registered mail, addressed to the foreign practitioner at the address provided by the filer.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 43-51-09
What does North Dakota Century Code § 43-51-09 cover?
Section 43-51-09 ("Jurisdiction - Service of process") 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.
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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