The North Dakota Petition/Certificate of Nomination is a document used to nominate a candidate for political office in the state of North Dakota. It is signed by the individual or individuals on whose behalf the nomination is made and includes the name of the candidate, the office they are seeking, and the precinct of the election. It must also include the signature of at least one registered voter from the county in which the candidate is running. There are two types of North Dakota Petition/Certificate of Nomination: a North Dakota Petition of Nomination and a North Dakota Certificate of Nomination. The Petition of Nomination is used for primary elections and requires the signatures of at least 100 registered voters from the county in which the candidate is running. The Certificate of Nomination is used for general elections and requires the signatures of at least 20 registered voters from the county in which the candidate is running. Both forms must be notarized and submitted to the Secretary of State's office prior to the election.