North Dakota Certificate of Authority Foreign Limited Liability Company Application is a set of documents submitted to the North Dakota Secretary of State in order to register a foreign LLC in the state. The application must include the name of the foreign LLC, its address, and the name and address of its registered agent in North Dakota. Depending on the type of LLC, there are different forms and procedures for obtaining a Certificate of Authority. The most commonly used forms are the Application for Certificate of Authority for a Domestic LLC and the Application for Certificate of Authority for a Foreign LLC. The application must also be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee and an original certificate of existence or good standing from the LLC's home state. Once the application is submitted, the Secretary of State will review it and issue a Certificate of Authority if it is approved.