N.D. Cent. Code § 14-20-40: (605) Venue

Venue for a proceeding to adjudicate parentage is in the county of this state in which:

1.The child resides or is found;

2.The respondent resides or is found if the child does not reside in this state; or

3.A proceeding for probate or administration of the presumed or alleged father's estate has been commenced.