North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner Forms & Instructions
Application for Sales Tax Exemption Certificate
# APPLICATION FOR SALES TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE OFFICE OF STATE TAX COMMISSIONER
SFN 21919 (10-2025)
See the Exempt Organization guideline for more detail about organizations that qualify for a sales tax exemption on purchase transactions.
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Organization Name Federal Employee Identification Number Email Address Telephone Number Street Address City State Zip Code Mailing Address City State Zip Code
Type of organization (Fill one)
Federal Government
State Government
County or Township Government
City Government
Native American Tribal Governments
# Public or Private School, College or University
Voluntary Health Association (Attach proof of National Health Council membership recognition.) Intermediate Care Facility (North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services license number _) Assisted Living Facility (North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services license number ) Basic Care Facility (North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services license number ) Emergency Medical Services Provider (North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services license number ) Certified Fire Department (Attach current copy of the Certificate of Existence from the State Fire Marshal) Hospital (North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services license number ) Skilled Nursing Facility (North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services license number ) Residential End-of-Life Facility (North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services license number _) Senior Citizen Organization, include the following documentation:
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status designated by IRS;
- Proof of North Dakota Secretary of State Charitable Organization designation;
- Proof of one (1) of the following: a) Contract with North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services to provide services through Aging Services Division; OR, b) Proof of receiving grant funds through the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
Provide explanation of primary function of organization
Does the organization hold a sales and use tax permit?
Yes No
Does the organization make any retail sales?
Yes No
Authorized Purchasing Agent Title Telephone Number I certify that the above statements are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that I am authorized to sign this application.
Signature Title
# Print Name Date
Important: The Certificate of Exemption, if granted, applies to purchases only. It does not apply to the sale of tangible personal property. As soon as your application is approved, a Certificate will be mailed. This certificate must be retained by you and a copy of your certificate must be furnished to all suppliers or retailers at the time of purchase.
PRIVACY ACT NOTIFICATION
In compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, disclosure of a social security number or Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) on this form is required under N.D.C.C.
§§ 57-01-15, and will be used for tax reporting, identification, and administration of North Dakota tax laws. Disclosure is mandatory. Failure to provide the social security number or FEIN may delay or prevent the processing of this form.
Telephone number: 701-328-1246 Email: salestax@nd.gov Fax number: 701-328-0336 Website: tax.nd.gov
Application for Sales Tax Exemption Certificate
SFN 21919 (06-2025), Page 2
Source: view the official PDF
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