ND SB2252

Secretary of state is not required to verify that signed documents or records filed with the office have been properly signed or executed by the filer.

A person who signs a document submitted to the secretary of state without authority or knowing it is false in any material respect is subject to perjury or false statement penalties under chapter 12.1-11.

Online documents submitted to the secretary of state may be signed by any authorized agent on behalf of the required signatory, with the agent's name on the online application constituting a valid signature.

Paper documents relating to business entity or assumed name filings may be signed by any authorized agent on behalf of the required signatory, with the agent indicating their authorization status on the document.