Work with us · North Dakota
Notary, court runner and process server work in North Dakota
We are adding independent contractors across the area: commissioned notaries and loan signing agents, court runners who file papers and pull records, and process servers. Jobs are offered near your home ZIP. Each job shows its pay up front. Take it, pass, or make a counter-offer.
Who we're looking for
Contractors we need in North Dakota
- Notaries and loan signing agents. In-person notarizations wherever the signer is, plus loan document signings. You need a current the area commission from the North Dakota Secretary of State.
- Runners for filings and records. Clerk's office filings and records pulls in the area, with copies scanned and sent back the same day when the office allows.
- Servers of legal papers. Serving summonses, complaints, subpoenas and notices, logging each attempt, and completing the proof of service the area requires.
Open roles in North Dakota
- Mobile notary and notary signing agent
- Process server
- Court runner (filings, records and embassy runs, no serving)
How jobs work
Apply
Choose your role and give your home ZIP and the distance you will travel.
See the pay up front
Every offer shows what the job pays in dollars. Take it, pass, or make a counter-offer.
Get offers near you
Requests inside your chosen radius are sent to you with the address area, time and pay shown up front.
Accept or decline
Every job is your choice. There are no minimums and no penalty for passing.
We can't guarantee jobs or earnings in the area. Our only office is in Cranford, New Jersey.
Our requirements
Notaries and signing agents
- A current commission good for at least 60 more days
- An E&O policy of $100,000 or higher
- NNA Notary Signing Agent certification only if you want loan signings (optional otherwise); upload your commission and E&O documents when you apply
Process servers and court runners
- Where you live (ZIP) and the distance you'll go
- A vehicle that is registered and insured
- Whatever license, registration or appointment the area or your county requires for serving papers
- With your application, process servers send a driver's license, vehicle registration, auto insurance and a background check dated in the last 12 months, and a serving license where one is required
- Court runners (filings and records runs, no serving): a driver's license, auto insurance and a background check from the last 12 months, uploaded with the application
North Dakota notary commission
The North Dakota commission at a glance
Notaries in the area are commissioned by the North Dakota Secretary of State. A $7,500 bond, $36 on FirstStop, and a stamp the state approves before you start.
North Dakota eligibility
- 18 or older.
- A US citizen or permanent legal resident.
- Able to read and write English.
- A North Dakota resident, or with a place of employment or practice in the area living in a bordering county of a neighboring state that extends reciprocity to the area border-county residents.
Source: Notary Public Stamp, North Dakota Secretary of State.
Bond to commission certificate
- Buy the $7,500 bond
- Sign the oath of office
- Apply on the FirstStop Portal
- Take the authorization to a stamp vendor
- Return the stamp impression
Source: Notary Public Stamp, North Dakota Secretary of State; Notary information sheet.
North Dakota costs
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Filing fee | $36 For a new commission and for a renewal. |
| $7,500 bond | Premium set by insurer Form SFN 19355, with each new and renewal application. |
| Stamp | Vendor price Made only with the Certificate of Authorization. |
| Legal name change | $10 Reported within 60 days with a bond rider. |
| Exam or course | None listed The Secretary of State's application and renewal pages list none. |
The state's charge is the $36 filing fee. The bond premium and stamp come from your insurer and vendor.
Source: Notary Public Stamp, North Dakota Secretary of State; Notary information sheet.
Term: Four years, and the commission is yours
A North Dakota commission runs four years, from 12:00 a.m. on the commencement date to midnight on the expiration date. Report an address change within 60 days, and resign in writing within 30 days and destroy the stamp if you stop serving.
Source: Notary Public Stamp, North Dakota Secretary of State; Notary information sheet.
Our full guide to a North Dakota notary commission
Certificate wording: North Dakota notarial certificate wording, from the official sources.
General information from official the area sources, checked November 2026. Not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the North Dakota Secretary of State. MCC Solutions is not affiliated with the State of the area.
Serving papers in North Dakota
Before you serve papers in North Dakota
Who may serve papers, and whether a license or registration is needed, differs from state to state and sometimes county to county. Before you take a serve in the area, make sure you meet the state's rules; we ask about it on the application. Check North Dakota's court rules and its court self-help pages for current requirements. We don't give legal advice.
One example from the official pages: in small claims cases (Small Claims Court (District Court)), service is described like this: “Sheriff; personal service by non-party of legal age; or certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested.” Rules for other case types differ.
Source: ND Courts: Small Claims Court Forms Packet (rev. 07/2025).
Small claims court in North Dakota: limits, fees and service
North Dakota contractor questions
Do I need a North Dakota notary commission?
For notary and loan signing jobs in the area, yes: a commission from the North Dakota Secretary of State with at least 60 days left and E&O insurance of at least $100,000; loan signings also need a current NNA certification. Court runs and serves don't need a commission.
Do I need a license to serve papers in North Dakota?
It depends on the area's rules and sometimes your county's. You are responsible for meeting them; check the area's court rules. We don't give legal advice.
How much work is there in North Dakota?
It depends on demand near you, and we make no promise of volume or earnings.
Am I an employee?
No. This is independent contractor work. You decide which jobs to accept, and you can make a counter-offer on any of them.
Apply
Join our North Dakota contractors
It's free to apply, and we email every applicant about next steps after review.