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North Dakota Resources for Unwanted Calls & Texts

Source snapshot as of 2026-09-25. This page is informational and does not determine whether a particular contact violated a law.

Overview

Primary statute(s) in the source set
N.D.C.C. ch. 51-28

Do Not Call

Registry information
Federal registry integrated into state DNC framework

Calls

Voice-call coverage
YES

Text Messages

Text-message coverage
YES / electronic communications included by statute

Robocalls & Recorded Messages

Autodial / prerecorded-call information
Prerecorded/synthesized voice and ADAD rules

Caller ID

Caller-ID / spoofing information
Caller-ID blocking; separate caller-ID fraud provision

Private Enforcement

Private remedies and government penalties are separate. Whether a private claim is available depends on the statute, facts, and applicable prerequisites.

Private action
YES
Prerequisites
Person receiving a violation; caller-ID fraud has knowing standard
Private remedy
Chapter violations: actual damages or up to $2,000 each; caller-ID fraud: actual damages or $5,000–$10,000 per violation
Attorney fees
Discretionary fees under §51-28-11; mandatory fees for caller-ID fraud
Limitations
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Defenses / safe harbors
Act-specific defenses/exceptions

Government Enforcement

Government enforcement / penalties
AG/civil penalties also available

Recent / Upcoming Changes

2025–2026 changes in the source set
Our current source set does not identify a material enacted change for 2025–2026.

Official Sources