Effective immediately, paper license applications, supporting documents (site agreements, change of forms, etc) and payments are no longer accepted by the North Dakota Office of Attorney General’s Gaming Division. All charitable gaming–related license applications, documents, and renewals will transition to a new online gaming licensing system launching in April 2026. Organizations that require a Fiscal Year 2026 license may continue using the current licensing process until the new system goes live.
What to Expect
Beginning with Fiscal Year 2027, all license applications and renewals must be completed through the web-based online licensing system. Because this is the initial rollout of the online system, all applicants will complete a full application during their first submission. In future years, previously entered information will automatically carry forward, requiring only updates to changed information at renewal. Any applications or payments submitted outside the online system will be returned.
Key Benefits of the Online System
The online licensing system is designed to provide a faster, more efficient experience. Once approved, licenses and site authorizations will be available immediately within the system and may be printed at any time. Organizations will also be able to update organization details, employees, sites, and authorized game types throughout the year.
Application Timeline
- Application Window Opens: April 1, 2026
- Submit By: June 1, 2026
- New Fiscal Year Begins: July 1, 2026
Applications will be processed in the order received. Charitable gaming organizations will have a 90-day filing period. Organizations may begin gathering required documents, such as rental agreements and site authorizations, in advance, but please do not send them in as they will be returned. All documents will be uploaded electronically at the time of application or renewal by the applicant.
Additional instructions, training opportunities, and step-by-step guidance will be provided prior to launch.
Charitable gaming may only be conducted by a nonprofit corporation that has a State Gaming License issued by the Office of Attorney General OR by an organization or group of people who have received a Local Permit from a city or county.
Non-Profit Corporation Application for State Gaming License
Complete the State Gaming License Application Form (SFN 53839) to see if eligible for a state gaming license. You will need to include:
- A copy of the organization’s articles of incorporation, charter, bylaws, board of directors’ minutes for the previous two years, and corporate certificate is required. Additional documents or records considered necessary to determine primary purpose and date of origin may be requested later (see N.D. Admin. Code § 99-01.3-01-03);
- The Gaming Manager must submit a Request for Record Check (SFN 50424); and
- The gaming division does not conduct out of state record checks. Contact information for other states is provided for convenience. It is the responsibility of the submitting entity/manager to ensure timely completion all required records checks.
License Renewal
A state gaming license must be renewed before June 30 each year. Submit:
- State Gaming License Reapplication Form (SFN 53838);
- Site Authorization (SFN 17996) approved by the local governing body for each location where gaming will be conducted;
- For each location where gaming will be conducted that is not owned by the nonprofit corporation, a Rental Agreement (SFN 9413);
- A Current Gaming Employee List (SFN 54270);
- A copy of the organization’s internal control manual if you have made updates or changes; and
- A license fee of $175 per jurisdiction where gaming will be conducted – payable to “Office of Attorney General.”
Adding Gaming Sites during the License Year
To add a gaming site during the year the organization must complete and submit:
If the site will be the first site located in the city or (if outside city limits) county location, a license fee of $175.00 must accompany the forms when submitted to this office.