North Dakota (ND) · Requirement Summary
North Dakota charitable solicitation requirements summary
A compact operational summary pulled from our Master State Requirements (MSR). Use this as a quick reference for filing authority, cadence, documents, and common traps.
Requirement Summary
Key requirements for North Dakota (ND).
| Filing Authority | North Dakota Secretary of State — Charitable Organizations |
|---|---|
| Filing Method | • File annual report via FirstStop portal • Extension request submitted through FirstStop before deadline |
| Filing Calendar & Triggers | • Annual report due each year (fixed deadline) • Separate from ND nonprofit annual report (two filings if both) |
| Filing Due Date | September 1 each year. |
| Renewal Detail | • File Charitable Organization Annual Report + $10 fee • Include financial statement for most recent 12 months (as of Dec 31 or FYE) |
| Extensions Calendar | • Extension request through FirstStop must be received before Sept 1 • Extension cannot extend past Dec 1 |
| Exemptions | • Statutory exemptions; review ND guidance/guide |
| Good Standing Required for Charity Filing? | Yes |
| Solicitation while Curing Deficiencies? | No |
| Enforcement Posture | Moderate |
| Recovery Method | • If annual report not filed: registration becomes inactive and may not solicit • To reinstate: file annual report ($10) + Charitable Organization Reregistration Statement ($25), each with most recent financial statement |
| Required Documents | • Charitable Organization Annual Report • Most recent financial statement (12-month period) • $10 fee (annual report) |
| Financial Audit/Review Thresholds | No audit tiers; financial statement required each year. |
| Schedule B Reaction Rule (Donor Names) | Remove |
| Signature Requirements | Electronic via FirstStop portal. |
| High-Risk Traps / Enforcement Notes | • Fixed Sept 1 deadline; extension capped at Dec 1 • Failing to file makes registration inactive and stops solicitation • SOS may deny/suspend if business registration not active/in good standing |
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