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Welcome to the official website of the Montana Secretary of State's Office where we are proud to serve our Montana businesses, voters, notaries, and other patrons.

359,000+

Business Registrations

780,000+

Registered Voters

— Montana entrepreneurs thrive in communities big and small

“Whether it’s a Main Street storefront or a small rural shop serving customers nationwide, our entrepreneurs are proving that you can succeed anywhere in Montana.”

Christi Jacobsen, Montana Secretary of State

Montana Secretary of State Primary Election Results
Secretary Christi Jacobsen visits local business Placer Motors.

2026 Annual Report

Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen waived the 2026 Annual Report filing fee for all businesses that file between January 1 and April 15, 2026.

Montana Election Team 2026

Election & Voter Services

Results and information from the 2024 General Election. Results are unofficial until canvassed.

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Business & UCC Filings

Business registrations and everything you need to start, maintain, and grow your business in Montana. Secretary Christi Jacobsen is waiving the 2026 Annual Report filing fee for businesses that file between January 1 and April 15, 2026.

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Notary Services

Maintaining a Notary Commission, Accessing Montana Notary Statutes and Administrative Rules.

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Apostilles & Authentications

Provides state certification for notarized or certified documents that are to be sent to, or used in, a foreign country.

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Administrative Rules

Deadlines, emergency rules, rule notices, issues, and more.

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

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Current news and press releases of the office. For all news and media coverage on the office and Secretary Christi Jacobsen, please visit the Media Center..

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Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen joins Montanans in celebrating #America250

July 4, 2026

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen joins Montanans across the Treasure State in celebrating a special Independence Day as our nation marks America’s 250th birthday. “This is a historic day for America, and we’re blessed to join the celebration of 250 years of our great nation,” said Secretary Jacobsen. “This Fourth of July, we celebrate 250 years of freedom, ideas, collaboration, and patriotism. I’m proud to join Montanans in reflecting on the values that formed the greatest country on earth.”

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Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen visited The Rod Shop booth.

Secretary Christi Jacobsen announces record June business applications as Montana entrepreneurs thrive in communities big and small

July 2, 2026

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced today that more than 8,000 new businesses submitted applications in Montana in June, setting another record month in the Treasure State’s ongoing business boom. This milestone continues the strong momentum of 2025 and early 2026, when multiple months surpassed 6,000 and even 7,500 new business applications.

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“THANK YOU!! That was the easiest annual report I’ve ever had to file.  I appreciate you making the web so much easier to navigate.  HUGE improvement!  Kudos to you and your staff!”

Melissa Ross, Business Services Customer

"I just wanted to commend Kelley for the great job she did helping me on the phone today. She should be acknowledged for her patience and understanding "

Charles Heringer, Business Services Customer

“I received the email notice for filing the 2022 Annual Report for my business today.  The link led me to a very user-friendly site which allowed me to update, file and submit payment for the 2022 Annual Report in just minutes. 

Kelly Manzer, Business Services Customer

“I received the email notice for filing the 2022 Annual Report for my business today.  The link led me to a very user-friendly site which allowed me to update, file and submit payment for the 2022 Annual Report in just minutes. 

Kelly Manzer, Business Services Customer

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