If the secretary of state finds an application for a certificate of authority conforms to law and all fees have been paid, the secretary shall: 1. Endorse on the application the word "filed" and the date of the filing; 2. File the application and the certificate of good standing or certificate of existence; and 3. Issue to the corporation or its representative a certificate of authority to transact business in this state.
Foreign corporation - Issuance of certificate of authority
N.D.C.C. § 10-19.1-136 — under North Dakota Business Corporation Act.
N.D.C.C. § 10-19.1-136