North Dakota § 47-25-04 - Trade names - Registration - Fees - Renewal - Notice
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§ 47-25-04. Trade names - Registration - Fees - Renewal - Notice
1. For the registration of a trade name under this chapter, the registrant shall pay to the secretary of state a fee of twenty-five dollars for an original registration, a fee of twenty-five dollars for an assignment, and a fee of ten dollars for a consent to use of a similar name or any other change in the original registration under this chapter. A registration remains in force for a period of five years from the date of the original registration and may be renewed within ninety days before its expiration date by reregistering in the same manner as an original registration. The secretary of state shall notify the registrant in a manner as prescribed by the secretary of state at least ninety days before the expiration of the registration. 2. The secretary of state may destroy all registrations or renewals one year after expiration.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 47-25-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 47-25-04 cover?
Section 47-25-04 ("Trade names - Registration - Fees - Renewal - Notice") 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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