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Black outline of Montana with CHRISTI JACOBSEN in large white letters and Montana Secretary of State in smaller text below.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.

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Business Registrations

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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

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 for Montana elections.

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Business & UCC Filings

Business registrations and everything you need to start, maintain, and grow your business in Montana.

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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.

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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..

A form labeled Mandatory Beneficial Ownership Reporting is shown with a large red SCAM stamp across it, warning viewers of potential business fraud, especially when the filer is an out-of-state organization.

Secretary Christi Jacobsen slams out-of-state organization for business fraud

August 12, 2026

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen has issued a cease-and-desist letter to an out-of-state group targeting Montana businesses with a fraudulent, official-looking solicitation designed to take money from hardworking Montana businesses. These out-of-state swindlers targeted Montana businesses with a mailing titled “Form 5102 Mandatory Beneficial Ownership Reporting” from Annual Filing Report Service LLC. 

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A person uses scissors to cut out a round I VOTED MT sticker from a strip of similar stickers, each with a patriotic design and the outline of Montana—a reminder of the vital role poll worker recruitment plays in supporting elections, especially on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, led by Secretary Christi Jacobsen.

Montanans encouraged to step up: Secretary Christi Jacobsen celebrates National Poll Worker Recruitment Day

August 11, 2026

In recognition of National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is calling on eligible community members to step forward and serve as poll workers for Montana Elections.

“Montana has always been a place where people show up for one another. I’m proud of every Montanan who answers the call to help their neighbors and serve our elections with integrity,” said Secretary Jacobsen.

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A business envelope from the Montana Secretary of State Filing Center, led by Christi Jacobsen, marked TIME SENSITIVE and SOLICITATION, with a large 2026 and a postage mark featuring an eagle illustration.

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If you received a letter stating you owe money to file an annual report or purchase a certificate, it is NOT affiliated with our office. Throw it away, and do not pay. Click examples below to enlarge.

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“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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