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“Here at the Secretary of State’s Office, we remain focused on making business registrations simple, affordable, and accessible through modern online services and reduced costs. I’m proud to waive the 2026 Annual Report filing fee!”
Christi Jacobsen, Montana Secretary of State
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Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen waived the 2026 Annual Report filing fee for all businesses that file between January 1 and April 15, 2026.
Results and information from the 2024 General Election. Results are unofficial until canvassed.
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.
Maintaining a Notary Commission, Accessing Montana Notary Statutes and Administrative Rules.
Provides state certification for notarized or certified documents that are to be sent to, or used in, a foreign country.
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..
Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen met Wednesday afternoon with officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Rocky Mountain Region to discuss the federal and state business climate, ongoing deregulation efforts, and continued support for Montana’s small businesses.
Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen issued a cease-and-desist letter regarding a deceptive mailer sent to Montana businesses.
ecretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced today that Montana entrepreneurs set a record for new business registrations, with more than 8,000 businesses launched in March 2026. The milestone marks the strongest single month on record and continues the thriving trend of business growth throughout the Treasure State.
"I am taking this moment to thank you. Thank you for the way you deliver service in a pleasant, knowledgeable, and efficient manner! I continue to be very satisfied and appreciative of the service I receive. Your department exemplifies how service should be delivered!"
"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 "
“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.
“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!”
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