Licenses are issued for a calendar year beginning January 1 and ending December 31. When applying for a license, the applicant shall sign the application affirming the information provided is correct.
Credit card authorizations, application forms with social security numbers, and other protected health information must be submitted through a Secure File Transfer process. Secretary of State staff will provide an email with a special link to return applicable documents through the secure portal.
Promoter Info and Forms
Promoter – responsible for the coordination of the event venue, contestants, and licensees and all communication with the NDSOS. Detailed responsibilities of the promoter are outlined under the Promoter Procedures document.
- Promoter Standard Operating Procedures
- Promoter License (SFN 58402)
- North Dakota Event Approval (SFN 59567)
- Notification of Contest (SFN 58401)
Contestant/Fighter Info and Forms
Contestant – individual fighting in contest or match. Detailed responsibilities of the contestant are outlined in the Contestant Operating Procedure document.
- Contestant Standard Operating Procedures
- Contestant License Application (SFN 11720)
- ABC Boxer's Federal Identification Card Application
- Association of Boxing Commissions Mixed Martial Arts National Identification Card Application Form
- Authorization for Consent and Use of Protected Health Information (PHI) (SFN 62213)
- Cornerpersons Notification (SFN 62034)
Non-Contestant/Other Miscellaneous Licenses
Non-Contestant Licensee – In addition to the promoter and contestant, each person that serves the role of Cornerperson/Second, Judge, Knockdown Counter, Manager, Matchmaker, Physician, Referee, or Timekeeper at the event must be licensed and have at least one year of verifiable experience and proficiency in either amateur or professional combative fight style competition.
Appeals
NDAC 72-02.2-01.1-27. Appeal from actions of the commissioner or commission. An applicant or licensee may appeal any action of the commissioner or commission under this chapter in denying, suspending, refusing to renew, or revoking a license. The appeal must be performed in accordance with the provisions of NDCC ch. 28-32.