Athlete agents receive compensation or are promised compensation for representing the interests of student athletes as defined under NDCC ch. 9-15.2.
An athlete agent:
- Recruits or solicits a student athlete to enter an agency contract. An agency contract is an agreement in which a student athlete authorizes a person to negotiate or solicit a professional sports services contract or endorsement contract on behalf of the athlete.
- Procures employment or offers, promises, attempts, or negotiates to obtain employment for a student athlete as a professional athlete or member of a professional sports team or organization for compensation.
- Advises and/or manages business affairs of a student athlete.
Registration
Athlete agents must register with the Office of the Secretary of State.
Registration - Athlete Agent in North Dakota
To register as an athlete agent in North Dakota, submit an
Athlete Agent Registration/Renewal Application (SFN 60891) and fee to:North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept 108
Bismarck ND 58505-0500
Fees:
- Registration - $250
Registration - Athlete Agents Registered in Another State
If you are registered as an athlete agent in another state, you have 2 options for registering in North Dakota:
- Submit an Athlete Agent Registration/Renewal Application (SFN 60891)
- Submit the following information
- Copy of the application for registration in the other state
- Statement that identifies any material changes in the information on the application or verifies there is no material change in the information
- Copy of the certificate of registration from the other state
Submit the form/documents and the fee to:
North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept 108
Bismarck ND 58505-0500
Fee:
- Registration - $250
Renewal
Registration is valid for 2 years and can be renewed prior to the expiration date.
Renewal - Athlete Agent in North Dakota
To renew your athlete agent registration, submit an
Athlete Agent Registration/Renewal Application (SFN 60891) and fee to:North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept 108
Bismarck ND 58505-0500
Fee:
- Renewal - $150
Renewal - Athlete Agents Registered in Another State
If you are registered as an athlete agent in another state, you have 2 options for renewing your North Dakota registration:
- Submit an Athlete Agent Registration/Renewal Application (SFN 60891)
- Submit the following information
- Copy of the application for renewal in the other state
- Copy of the renewed certificate of registration from the other state
Submit the form/documents and the fee to:
North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept 108
Bismarck ND 58505-0500
Fee:
- Renewal - $150
Athlete Agent Records Upon Request
If you are a registered athlete agent in North Dakota, you must keep your records for 5 years and the Secretary of State may request to inspect these records.
Records must include:
- Name and address of each individual represented by the agent
- Each agency contract entered by the agent
- Direct costs incurred by the agent in the recruitment or solicitation of each student-athlete to enter an agency contract