North Dakota Trade Name Assignment is the process of registering a business name in the state of North Dakota. It is a way to establish a legal business name that can be used by the business for any purpose. The trade name must be chosen carefully, and must meet certain criteria. It must be distinguishable from any other business name already registered in the state, have certain characters, and may not be deceptive or misleading. There are two types of North Dakota Trade Name Assignments: Assumed Business Name and Certificate of Assumed Name. An Assumed Business Name is used when a person or entity intends to use a different name than their legal name for their business. A Certificate of Assumed Name is used when a business is incorporated and requires a different name than their legal name. Both types of North Dakota Trade Name Assignment require the filing of documents with the state and may require additional fees.