In Short: North Dakota LLC Annual Report
Every North Dakota LLC files an annual report with the Secretary of State by November 15 each year, starting the year after it was formed. The fee is $50, and the whole filing happens online in the FirstStop portal.
- Who files: every North Dakota LLC and PLLC, and every foreign LLC registered in North Dakota.
- Due date: November 15 each year, starting the year after the LLC was formed.
- Fee: $50.
- Late fee: $50 after November 15, for a total of $100.
- If you never file: the LLC is terminated six months after the due date. Reinstatement within one year costs $235 in total.
North Dakota uses one calendar date for nearly every business LLC: November 15. That makes the deadline easy to track, but it also means the late fee and the termination date arrive on a fixed schedule with no extra notice period built in.
This guide covers who files, the deadline, the fee, the late fee, what the report asks for, how to file in FirstStop, and how to reinstate an LLC the state has terminated.
North Dakota LLC Annual Report at a Glance
| Official name | Annual Report |
|---|---|
| Filed with | North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services |
| Who files | Every North Dakota LLC and PLLC, and every registered foreign LLC |
| Filing cycle | Every year |
| Due date | November 15 |
| First report | November 15 of the year after the LLC was formed or registered |
| Fee | $50 |
| Late fee or penalty | $50 after November 15 |
| Reinstatement | $135 plus the $50 report fee and $50 late fee, within one year of termination |
| Where to file | FirstStop online portal |
Who Must File a North Dakota LLC Annual Report?
Every limited liability company formed in North Dakota files an annual report, and so does every foreign LLC that holds a certificate of authority to do business there. Professional LLCs (PLLCs) file too, and the Secretary of State says a copy of a PLLC’s report must also go to its licensing board.
Farming or ranching LLCs follow a different schedule: their reports are due April 15. The rest of this guide covers the standard business LLC.
When Is the North Dakota Annual Report Due?
Under section 10-32.1-89 of the North Dakota Century Code, chapter 10-32.1, the report must reach the Secretary of State before November 16 each year, which makes November 15 the last on-time day. The first report is due in the year after the calendar year the LLC was formed, or for a foreign LLC, the year after its certificate of authority was issued.
- An LLC formed in March 2026 files its first report by November 15, 2027.
- An LLC formed in December 2025 filed its first report by November 15, 2026.
- A foreign LLC authorized in North Dakota in August 2026 files its first report by November 15, 2027.
How Much Does the North Dakota LLC Annual Report Cost?
The filing fee is $50 for domestic LLCs, PLLCs and foreign LLCs alike, as the Secretary of State’s LLC page and section 10-32.1-92 of the Century Code both state.
The $50 late fee
A report filed after November 15 costs an additional $50, for a total of $100. If the report is returned because it is incomplete and you correct and refile it within 30 days, no penalty applies.
What Information Does the North Dakota Annual Report Ask For?
The report confirms the LLC’s current details. The Secretary of State lists these items:
- The LLC’s mailing address
- A description of its business activities and current operations
- The people who manage or govern it, such as managers or governors
- For a farming or ranching LLC, membership interests and land owned or leased
The report does not ask for financial statements. Starting January 1, 2027, a PLLC must also attach a Certificate of Professional License (form SFN 13610) to its annual report.
How to File the North Dakota LLC Annual Report: Step by Step
- Log in to FirstStop. The Secretary of State calls FirstStop the official way to file. Create an account if you do not have one.
- Find your LLC. Search the entity and open the annual report for the current year.
- Confirm the details. Review the mailing address, business activities and the people listed as managers or governors.
- Attach PLLC paperwork if needed. A PLLC adds its license certificate from January 1, 2027.
- Pay the $50 fee. Add the $50 late fee if you are filing after November 15.
- Save the confirmation. Keep it with your company records.
The Secretary of State has warned that third-party companies mail official-looking annual report letters that charge more than the state fee. The state fee is $50, and you can file it yourself in FirstStop.
What Happens If You Miss the North Dakota Deadline?
The $50 late fee applies to any report filed after November 15, and the LLC drops to Not Good Standing on the state’s records. Under section 10-32.1-90, an LLC that has not filed its report and paid its fees within six months after the due date ceases to exist and is considered involuntarily terminated by operation of law. The Secretary of State mails notice of the termination to the registered agent on file. A foreign LLC that does not file loses its certificate of authority.
Reinstating a terminated North Dakota LLC
Within one year after termination, an LLC is reinstated by filing the past-due report and paying the $50 report fee, the $50 late fee and the $135 reinstatement fee, for $235 in total (sections 10-32.1-91 and 10-32.1-92). After one year, additional rules apply, and the Secretary of State’s Business Services team at 701-328-2900 can explain the steps.
North Dakota Annual Report Tips for Non-Resident Owners
- Put November 15 on your calendar every year. The date does not change with your formation date.
- Keep your registered agent address current. Termination notices go there.
- Ignore mailers that charge more than $50 for the report.
- If you run a PLLC, plan for the license certificate requirement that starts in 2027.
Keep Your North Dakota LLC in Good Standing
Filing the Annual Report on time is what keeps your LLC listed as active in North Dakota. Banks, payment processors and new partners ask for proof of that status, and the document that shows it is a North Dakota certificate of good standing. For the full picture of what the state charges, see our breakdown of North Dakota LLC costs, and if you have not formed the company yet, start with our guide on how to start an LLC in North Dakota.
Most missed filings trace back to one problem: the state’s reminder went to an old address. A registered agent service that scans and forwards state mail closes that gap. If a deadline has already passed, our guide on what happens when you miss an annual report deadline walks through the fix, and our LLC annual report guide for every state covers the rules in other states where you are registered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the North Dakota LLC annual report due?
November 15 each year, starting the year after the LLC was formed. The statute requires delivery before November 16.
How much does a North Dakota LLC annual report cost?
The fee is $50 for domestic LLCs, PLLCs and foreign LLCs.
What is the North Dakota annual report late fee?
North Dakota adds a $50 late fee to reports filed after November 15, for a total of $100.
What happens if I do not file my North Dakota annual report?
An LLC that has not filed within six months after the due date is involuntarily terminated by operation of law. Reinstatement within one year costs $235: the $50 report fee, the $50 late fee and a $135 reinstatement fee.
Does a new North Dakota LLC file an annual report in its first year?
No. The first report is due by November 15 of the year after the LLC was formed.
Where do I file the North Dakota annual report?
Online in FirstStop, the Secretary of State’s business filing portal.
This guide summarizes rules published by the North Dakota Secretary of State and the North Dakota Century Code as of October 2026. It is general information, not legal or tax advice. Fees and forms change, so confirm the current figures on the official site before you file.
