North Dakota Code 32-28-03 – Change of name of city – Petition
Whenever it may be desirable to change the name of any city in this state, a petition for that purpose may be filed in the district court of the county in which the city is situated, setting forth the reason for the change of name and the name requested. The court may order the change of name, on being satisfied by proof that:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 32-28-03
- 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 request of the petitioners is just, proper, and reasonable.
2. Notice has been provided as required in section 32-28-02.
3. Two-thirds of the qualified electors of the city, as determined by the vote cast for the office of governor at the last preceding gubernatorial election, have signed such petition expressing their desire that such change of name be granted.
4. There is no other city in this state with the requested name.