How to Invoice as a Moving Company in North Dakota

How to invoice as a moving company in North Dakota: ND sales tax 5.00% (services usually exempt), late fees capped at 1.5%/mo under N.D. Cent. Code Β§47-14-05. Step-by-step guide with a free template.

State sales tax
5%
Late fee cap
1.5%/mo
Net terms
0 days
Deposit
25%

1. North Dakota-specific invoice requirements

  • Sales tax line: 5.00% state rate. Most services rendered in North Dakota are exempt from sales tax β€” but materials, parts, and tangible goods are not. State 5%; combined typically 6-8.5%.
  • Late-fee cap: North Dakota statute N.D. Cent. Code Β§47-14-05 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month. Spell out the rate in writing on every invoice and in your contract β€” courts won't enforce undisclosed fees.
  • Right-to-cancel notice: Customers in North Dakota get 72-hour cancellation rights on certain home-services contracts. Disclose this in your terms.

2. Moving Company line items + standard terms

Every moving company invoice in North Dakota should itemize work clearly. Standard moving companys use Net 0 terms with a 25% deposit required upfront.

  • Labor β€” per hour per mover β€” billed by hour (~$65 default).
  • Truck fee β€” billed by flat (~$150 default).
  • Packing materials β€” billed by itemized.
  • Long-distance mileage β€” billed by mile.

3. Moving Company licensing in North Dakota

Intrastate movers regulated by state PUC. Interstate movers require USDOT and FMCSA registration; binding/non-binding estimate rules apply.

4. Send and follow up

Send the invoice the same day work completes. Use software that records open events and offers a one-click online payment so you don't need to chase a check by mail. North Dakota customers expect digital payment options today β€” accepting card and ACH typically reduces days-to-paid by 30–50%.

Average invoice
$1,100
State
ND
Net terms
0 days
Deposit
25%

North Dakota metro guides

Metro-specific guides include the combined sales-tax rate and local pricing benchmarks.

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