The North Dakota Certificate of Authority Application Farm/Ranch Corporation is a legal document issued by the North Dakota Secretary of State that allows a farm or ranch corporation to do business in the state of North Dakota. This document is required by law in order to legally conduct business in the state. The Certificate of Authority Application is used to register a business for the purpose of applying for a Certificate of Authority to transact business in the state of North Dakota. The North Dakota Certificate of Authority Application Farm/Ranch Corporation is available for the following types of businesses: general farm business corporation, limited farm business corporation, partnership, limited liability company, and cooperative. The application must be completed and submitted to the North Dakota Secretary of State's office along with the appropriate filing fees. Upon approval, the Certificate of Authority will be issued to the business, granting it the authority to operate in the state.