SFN 1059 (9-2019)
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Instructions for North Dakota Department of Human Services
Authorization to Disclose Information Form SFN 1059
Individual's full/complete name. If there is a suffix after the name (Sr., Jr.), please provide it in the space along with the
last name.
Previous name(s) used by the individual.
Individual's date of birth.
Individual's Social Security Number. Disclosure of a social security number is voluntary and is requested for the purpose
of accurate identification. Failure to disclose social security number will not affect the disclosure of other information. The
Department will not condition treatment on an individual's agreement to authorize disclosure of health information. The
Department may, however, require an individual authorize the disclosure of health information if needed to make a
determination about an individual's eligibility for benefits or enrollment in a Department health plan.
Individual's full/complete address.
Section 1: The name or other specific identification of the person, agency or class of persons, authorized to disclose the
information and complete mailing address. Provide an Email address if Email delivery is requested.
Section 2: The name or other specific identification of the person, agency or class of persons authorized to receive the
information and complete mailing address. Provide an Email address if Email delivery is requested.
Special Information Regarding Email Delivery: The Department is committed to safeguarding information in transit.
Protected health information, confidential information and client specific information will only be sent by secure Email to
persons/agencies outside the Department.
Section 3: Provide a detailed description of the information to be disclosed, including how much and what kind of
information. If the information is limited to specific date(s), please include this information. Statements such as “All my
information” or “My entire record” are acceptable.
Special Attention: There are certain types of information that require special authorization.
• Substance Use Disorder (drug or alcohol) information comes from a program or provider that specifically assesses and
treats substance use disorders and receives federal funding. Substance use disorder information subject to this
authorization must be specifically described. Statements such as “All my substance use disorder information” and “None
of my substance use disorder information” are acceptable.
• Psychotherapy notes are kept by a mental health professional separate from other information. The disclosure of
psychotherapy notes requires a separate authorization form. The name of the professional who may disclose the
psychotherapy notes must be identified on the form.
Section 4: Select the reason(s) why the information is being disclosed.
Section 5: Using MM/DD/YYYY format, enter the date the authorization is to expire. If left blank, the authorization will expire
one year from the date it is signed.
Client Consent: Sign and date the form. The Department may request individuals provide proper identification. If you are a
legal representative, sign, date and indicate your relationship to the individual.
• Please note: If the form is signed by a legal representative such as a guardian or custodial agency, a copy of the legal
documents verifying the legal representative's authority must be on file with the Department or attached to this form.
• Minors: North Dakota law requires a minor 14 years of age or older, to authorize the disclosure of sexually transmitted
disease and substance use disorder treatment information. Disclosure of sexually transmitted disease or substance use
disorder treatment information of a minor 13 years of age or younger, must be authorized by BOTH the minor and the
parent/legal guardian.