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“Montana’s small businesses remain the backbone of our state’s economy. The Secretary of State’s Office is proud to partner with the Montana business community."
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen invites all Montana students in grades K-12 to participate in this year's contest, "What Does the Declaration of Independence Mean to Me."
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 2025 Annual Report filing fee for businesses that file between January 1 and April 15, 2025.
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.
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..
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen cast votes during November’s Land Board meeting supporting increased public access for Montanans and giving the green light for timber projects that will generate revenue for Montana schools.
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen and the Montana Election Team are celebrating a successful election after thousands of Montanans cast their votes to elect local leaders and decide local issues.
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced that over 6,000 new businesses registered in Montana in October 2025.
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