The secretary of state is charged with the custody of:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 54-09-01

  • seal: includes an impression of such seal upon the paper alone as well as upon wax or a wafer affixed thereto. See North Dakota Code 1-01-38
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

1.    The enrolled copy of the Constitution of North Dakota.

2.    All the acts and resolutions passed by the legislative assembly.

3.    The journals of the legislative assembly.

4.    The great seal.

5.    All books, records, deeds, parchments, maps, and papers kept or deposited in the secretary of state’s office pursuant to law.