An original of the articles of incorporation must be filed with the secretary of state. If the secretary of state finds that the articles of incorporation conform to law and all fees are paid under section 10-19.1-147, the secretary of state shall issue a certificate of incorporation to the incorporators or the incorporators' representative.
N.D. Cent. Code § 10-19.1-11
Filing of articles of incorporation
Known as the North Dakota Business Corporation Act
The act spans §§ 10–10 (185 sections).
Official source: North Dakota Legislative Branch. Reproduced from public-domain North Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.