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SFN 13003 (07-2008) Page 2

NORTH DAKOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

North Dakota Century Code, Chapter 10-33 allows the formation of a nonprofit corporation. The nonprofit corporation is established when articles of

incorporation are filed with the Secretary of State.

FILING FEES: $40.00. If the corporation selects a corporate name that is the same as, or deceptively similar to, the name of another organization registered

with the Secretary of State, an additional $10 is required for filing each consent to use of name that may be required. (Checks must be payable to "Secretary

of State" and must be for U.S. negotiable funds. Payment may also be made by credit card using VISA, Master Card, or Discover.)

The sentence immediately above Article 1 is declaring the incorporators as being eighteen years of age, and the corporation's governance under North Dakota

Century Code, Chapter 10-33, the Nonprofit Corporation Act.

The following article numbers correspond to the numbered sections on the front of this form.

ARTICLE 1.

Provide the corporate name. The name must be in the English language or in any other language expressed in English letters or characters.

The name need not include the word "company", "corporation", "incorporated", "limited", or an abbreviation of one of these.

The name may not be the same as, or deceptively similar to, any corporate name, limited liability company name, trade name, limited

partnership name, limited liability limited partnership name, or a name that is in any manner reserved with the Secretary of State.

A corporation must continuously maintain a commercial or noncommercial registered agent and address in North Dakota. A corporation

ARTICLE 2.

cannot serve itself as its registered agent.

A commercial registered agent must be registered as a commercial registered agent with the North Dakota Secretary of State. The appointed

agent can verify their status as a commercial registered agent from their acknowledged filing and from the list of commercial registered agents

maintained on the Secretary of State's website at .

A noncommercial registered agent may be one of the following:

An individual residing in North Dakota,

A domestic or foreign corporation, or

A domestic or foreign limited liability company.

A corporation or limited liability company appointed as a noncommercial registered agent must be registered with the Secretary of State, be in

good standing, and have a business address in North Dakota. If a corporation or limited liability company is named as a noncommercial

registered agent, provide the "correct" name of the organization.

A corporation should seek the approval of the party before naming them as the commercial or noncommercial registered agent. Proof of the

approval is not required to be filed with the Secretary of State.

ARTICLE 2.A.

If a commercial registered agent is being appointed, provide the correct name as registered with the North Dakota Secretary of State. If the

name in Article 2. A. is not the same as registered by the commercial registered agent, the name will be corrected by the Secretary of State

when the document is received.

If a noncommercial registered agent is being appointed, provide the correct name. If another corporation or limited liability company is

ARTICLE 2.B.

appointed as registered agent and the name of that organization in Article 2. B. is not the same as registered, the name will be corrected by

the Secretary or State when the document is received.

If a noncommercial registered agent is being appointed, provide the complete address which may not be only a post office box. Leave this

ARTICLE 2.C.

line blank if a commercial registered agent is appointed.

ARTICLE 3.

Check the box for the desired effective date. Articles of incorporation may be effective at the time the certificate of incorporation is issued by

the Secretary of State or within 90 days after the certificate is issued. If a later date is specified, include the month, day, and year. If neither

box is checked, the articles of incorporation will be effective when the Secretary of State issues the certificate of incorporation.

ARTICLE 4.

Provide the purpose of the corporation. A nonprofit corporation may incorporate for any lawful nonprofit activity. Generally, nonprofit

corporation articles include specific purposes. However, the Secretary of State will accept articles of incorporation with "any lawful nonprofit

purpose" unless the name or any other aspect of the articles indicates a purpose that may be questionable.

A nonprofit corporation may not pay dividends, pecuniary remuneration or result in pecuniary gain to its members, other than to the members

who are either nonprofit organizations, subdivisions, units or agencies of the United States, state government, or local government.

Provide any articles not otherwise included on this form. This article often includes the language specified for inclusion by the Internal

ARTICLE 5.

Revenue Service to qualify for tax-exempt status. If the corporation chooses to determine a specific date on which it is to cease to exist, that

provision might be included in this article.

Provide the names and complete mailing addresses of the incorporators. Only one incorporator is required, and more may be named.

ARTICLE 6.

Incorporators must be individuals and must be at least eighteen years of age. All incorporators named must sign Article 6.

At the bottom of the form, list the name, e-mail address, and daytime telephone number of a contact person if this office has any questions or

needs additional information to file the articles of incorporation.

ASSISTANCE: If assistance is required to complete articles of incorporation, contact the Secretary of State.

Email: Email is not a secure utility for the transmission of private information or credit card authorizations. DO NOT EMAIL YOUR DOCUMENT TO THE

SECRETARY OF STATE.

FAX FILING: Documents and Credit Card Payment Authorization may be faxed to 701-328-2992. A faxed filing does not expedite the process of the

documents in the office of the Secretary of State.

MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Send articles of incorporation and payment to:

Business Division

Secretary of State

State of North Dakota

600 E Boulevard Ave Dept 108

Bismarck ND 58505-0500

Telephone: 701-328-4284

Toll Free: 800-352-0867 (8-4284)

Fax: 701-328-2992

Website:

ANNUAL REPORT: An annual report is required of a nonprofit corporation on February 1st in the year after that in which the articles of incorporation are

effective. An annual report is mailed to the noncommercial or commercial registered agent.