North Dakota Century Code Title 11. Counties § 11-04-02. Petitions for permanent location of county seat

The names of cities or unincorporated townsites contending for the county seat shall be placed upon the primary election ballot by petition. Each such petition shall:

Each such petitioner shall state the date of signing the petition and the petitioner's residence. No petitioner shall sign more than one such petition. Petitions shall be filed with the county auditor at least thirty days prior to the holding of the primary election.