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Athlete agents receive compensation or are promised compensation for representing the interests of student athletes as defined under NDCC ch. 9-15.2.

An athlete agent:

  • Recruits or solicits a student athlete to enter an agency contract. An agency contract is an agreement in which a student athlete authorizes a person to negotiate or solicit a professional sports services contract or endorsement contract on behalf of the athlete.
  • Procures employment or offers, promises, attempts, or negotiates to obtain employment for a student athlete as a professional athlete or member of a professional sports team or organization for compensation.
  • Advises and/or manages business affairs of a student athlete.

Registration

Athlete agents must register with the Office of the Secretary of State. 

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To register as an athlete agent in North Dakota, submit an Athlete Agent Registration/Renewal Application (SFN 60891) and fee to:

North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State 
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept 108 
Bismarck ND 58505-0500

Fees:

  • Registration - $250

If you are registered as an athlete agent in another state, you have 2 options for registering in North Dakota:

  • Submit an Athlete Agent Registration/Renewal Application (SFN 60891)
  • Submit the following information
    • Copy of the application for registration in the other state
    • Statement that identifies any material changes in the information on the application or verifies there is no material change in the information
    • Copy of the certificate of registration from the other state

Submit the form/documents and the fee to:

North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State 
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept 108 
Bismarck ND 58505-0500

Fee:

  • Registration - $250
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Renewal

Registration is valid for 2 years and can be renewed prior to the expiration date.

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To renew your athlete agent registration, submit an Athlete Agent Registration/Renewal Application (SFN 60891) and fee to:

North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State 
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept 108 
Bismarck ND 58505-0500

Fee:

  • Renewal - $150

If you are registered as an athlete agent in another state, you have 2 options for renewing your North Dakota registration:

Submit the form/documents and the fee to:

North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State 
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept 108 
Bismarck ND 58505-0500

Fee:

  • Renewal - $150
Medium

Athlete Agent Records Upon Request

If you are a registered athlete agent in North Dakota, you must keep your records for 5 years and the Secretary of State may request to inspect these records.

Records must include:

  • Name and address of each individual represented by the agent
  • Each agency contract entered by the agent
  • Direct costs incurred by the agent in the recruitment or solicitation of each student-athlete to enter an agency contract