North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-51-13. Definition--Registration--Obtaining a license or permit

1. For purposes of this section “occupational or professional certificate, permit, or license” means a certificate, permit, or license issued by or on behalf of the state by any of the state's licensing authorities or occupational or professional boards.

2. A business entity that has a registration requirement with the secretary of state only may seek to obtain an occupational or professional certificate, permit, or license required of the state after the registration is filed with the secretary of state.