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North Dakota Telecom Compliance Guide

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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$5,000

Registration

Not Required

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North Dakota Do-Not-Call List

State DNC registry requirements for North Dakota

North Dakota Has Its Own DNC List

You must scrub against BOTH the federal National DNC Registry AND the North Dakota state DNC list before making calls in this state. Scrubbing only the federal list is not sufficient.

North Dakota Do Not Call List (adopted federal NDNC)

Maintained ByNorth Dakota Attorney General's Office; federal registry maintained by FTC
Scrub Frequency RequiredIt is a violation to call any subscriber who has been on the DNC list for at least 31 days. Must scrub against the federal NDNC regularly.
Registration PermanentYes — once registered, stays on list

Covers

LandlinesCell Phones
Download FormatFederal NDNC format (access via FTC telemarketing.donotcall.gov portal) — North Dakota adopted the federal list

North Dakota adopted the FTC National DNC Registry as its state Do Not Call list under NDCC Chapter 51-28. Consumer registration covers both state and federal protections. The list applies only to personal phones, not business phones. There is NO state telemarketer registration requirement in North Dakota. Penalties: AG may impose civil penalties up to $2,000 per violation; private right of action for actual damages or $2,000, whichever is greater. Each call constitutes a separate violation. Callers may not block or circumvent caller ID. Exemptions: surveys, charities, political groups/candidates, businesses with prior relationship (within 2 years) or prior consent. Consumer registration: 1-888-382-1222 (from the number to register).

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Federal National DNC Registry (Always Required)

Registry URLtelemarketing.donotcall.gov
Scrub FrequencyEvery 31 days (minimum)
Free AccessUp to 5 area codes
Full Access$75 / 5 area codes / year

You must scrub the federal list regardless of whether North Dakota has its own list. There is no opt-out from federal DNC compliance.

DNC Scrub Checklist

✓Subscribe to the National DNC Registry (telemarketing.donotcall.gov)
✓Subscribe to the North Dakota state DNC list
✓Scrub your call list against both registries before each campaign
✓Re-scrub every 31 days (federal requirement) — more often if state requires
✓Maintain your own internal DNC list for opt-outs
✓Honor internal opt-out requests within 30 days
✓Document all scrub dates and list versions used
Calling a DNC-registered number in North Dakota: $5,000 per call.

Compare Do-Not-Call Rules across states

Federal TCPA is the floor. Each state can — and many do — go further.

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →