Vendor Payment Process 400-19-65-35
(Revised 6/1/10 ML #3218)
The Vendor Payment Process is the method required by the North Dakota Department of Human Services to pay providers for services rendered on behalf of TANF recipients. Payments are made directly to providers.
In order for a payment to be made to a provider, the provider must complete and submit one of the following W-9 forms to the State TANF Policy office, by mail or fax (701-328-1060). These forms are available as E-forms on the North Dakota website at http://www.nd.gov/eforms/.
- SFN 54309, Individual Payee (Non-Business) Substitute IRS Form W-9.
- This form is completed if this is an individual provider. For example, an individual that provides child care for a TANF recipient under essential services provision.
- SFN 53656 Business Payee Registration Substitute IRS Form W-9.
- This form is used for all business providers.
Verification of the expense and the request for payment form SFN 471, Vendor Payment (TANF) Authorization and Request for Payment for Goods and Services must be submitted to the State TANF Policy office by mail or fax (701-328-1060) for processing.
Note: The North Dakota Department of Human Services is tax exempt. Vendors cannot bill the Department or JOBS participants for taxes on goods and services.
If it is unknown whether a provider has completed a W-9 form, Public Assistance Administrative Staff will research the provider list. They may be reached by telephone at (701) 328-2332.
