North Dakota TRADE NAME REGISTRATION/FRANCHISE NAME DISCLOSURE is the process of registering a business name or franchise name with the North Dakota Secretary of State's office. This process is required of all businesses in North Dakota, whether they are sole proprietorship, partnerships, corporations, or Limited Liability Companies (LCS). It is important to register a business or franchise name in order to ensure the name is legally protected and exclusive in the marketplace. The two types of North Dakota TRADE NAME REGISTRATION/FRANCHISE NAME DISCLOSURE are Trade Name Registration and Franchise Name Disclosure. Trade Name Registration is for businesses that do not have a franchise agreement in place. This registration is required for business names, logos, slogans, and other identifiers. Franchise Name Disclosure is required for businesses that have a franchise agreement in place. This registration allows the franchisor to disclose all pertinent information about the franchise to potential franchisees.