North Dakota Secretary of State

North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe | North Dakota Secretary of State's Office. Official Facebook account for the Office of the North Dakota Secretary of State.

Elections, doing business in North Dakota, and more, starts here! The Secretary of State’s office provides information related to elections, licensing, business registration and central indexing. North Dakota’s current Secretary of State is Michael Howe. Secretary Howe is North Dakota's 15th Secretary of State and took office on January 1, 2023.

09/30/2026

College students - have questions about voting in North Dakota? We have a new page on our website just for you!

Find out about options for voting (home residence or college residence), acceptable forms of ID, and how you can vote in-person or absentee.

Go to https://bit.ly/NDCollegeVote.

Pre-General Campaign Finance reports are due October 2nd. File online using the Campaign Finance Reporting System - http...
09/30/2026

Pre-General Campaign Finance reports are due October 2nd.

File online using the Campaign Finance Reporting System - https://cfrs.sos.nd.gov/.

We are looking for a Business Services Specialist to join our team! This role will help businesses register with our off...
09/30/2026

We are looking for a Business Services Specialist to join our team! This role will help businesses register with our office and maintain their registrations. Learn more about the position at https://bit.ly/4xSxXFw. Deadline to apply is October 4, 2026.

Recently moved? Make sure your ID moves with you!Update the address on your North Dakota driver’s license or nondriver I...
09/30/2026

Recently moved? Make sure your ID moves with you!

Update the address on your North Dakota driver’s license or nondriver ID so you’re ready to vote on November 3.

Make an appointment with NDDOT or update it online at https://apps.nd.gov/dot/dlts/dlos/addressWelcome.htm.

Secretary Howe had a great time competing in this tournament with his Special Olympics North Dakota teammate Kayla! Alth...
09/29/2026

Secretary Howe had a great time competing in this tournament with his Special Olympics North Dakota teammate Kayla! Although they didn't take home the top prize, it was a lot of fun and an awesome way to show support for such a great organization!

09/29/2026

Voting absentee in the November 3 General Election?

Make sure your auditor receives your ballot by the close of polls on Election Day! Watch this video to learn how to return your absentee ballot.

09/28/2026

Have questions about your business or nonprofit registration?

You can schedule a dedicated time to meet with a member of our team virtually or in person at https://bit.ly/NDBusBooking. You’re also welcome to call or stop by our office anytime during regular business hours - no appointment needed. We’re here to help!

09/26/2026

Thinking about voting absentee for the Nov. 3 Election?

North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe walks through how to vote absentee, including how to request a ballot.

Learn more and request an absentee ballot at bit.ly/NDAbsentee.

If you are voting absentee for the November 3rd General Election, this checklist will help you complete the steps to cas...
09/26/2026

If you are voting absentee for the November 3rd General Election, this checklist will help you complete the steps to cast your ballot.

To get started, go to https://vip.sos.nd.gov/absentee/ to fill out your ballot application and then submit it to your county auditor.

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600 E Boulevard Avenue, Dept 108
Bismarck, ND
58505

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+17013282900

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