The North Dakota Certificate of Authority — Foreign Corporation Application is a document that must be completed and submitted by any business entity that wishes to do business in the state of North Dakota. The application must be filed with the North Dakota Secretary of State's office. This document provides evidence that the company is legally authorized to do business in the state. The application includes details on the business entity, such as its name, address, type of entity, and other information. Once the application is approved, the entity will receive a Certificate of Authority from the state. There are two types of North Dakota Certificate of Authority — Foreign Corporation Applications: Standard and Expedited. The Standard Application requires a filing fee and takes up to three weeks to process, while the Expedited Application requires an additional fee and takes up to two business days to process.