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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
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.
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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 and the Montana Election Team have completed ballot certification for Montana’s 2026 Primary Election, finalizing the list of candidates who will appear before voters on Tuesday, June 2.
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced that the Department of Homeland Security’s Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) conducted a thorough examination of 23 Montana voter records flagged through the SAVE tool. Based on all federal records at its disposal, USCIS confirmed that all 23 belong to individuals who appear in non-citizen status.
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen supported more than $1 million in western Montana timber projects during Monday’s State Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board) meeting at the Montana State Capitol. The timber sales are estimated to generate more than $1 million in revenue, strengthening the economy and supporting timber professionals in western Montana.
"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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