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.
Business Registrations
Registered Voters
"Exercising our right to vote is an essential civic duty, and we're honored to provide the information and resources to assist Montanans so they may participate in our electoral process."
Christi Jacobsen
Montana Secretary of State
Election Division
Election & Voter Services
Voter registration, election reporting & management, forms, ballot measures, and more.
Business Services
Business & UCC Filings
Business registrations and everything you need to start, maintain, and grow your business in Montana.
Notary Division
Notary Services
Obtain, renew, update your commission. Training, forms, events & conferences, and more.
Apostilles
Apostilles & Authentications
Provides state certification for notarized or certified documents that are to be sent to, or used in, a foreign country.
ARM & MAR
Administrative Rules
Deadlines, emergency rules, rule notices, issues, and more.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Montana Secretary
of State
Current news and press releases of the office. For all news and media coverage on the office and Secretary Christi Jacobsen, please visit media.sosmt.gov.
News
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen partners with Vet the Vote to encourage veterans to serve as poll workers
“I’m excited to partner with Vet the Vote in bringing this campaign to Montana, and we’re honored to once again support our veterans and their families as they take on these important roles.”
Business Services
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen waiving 2025 Annual Report fees, again saving Montana businesses millions
“The Secretary of State’s Office is proud to make it easier to do business in Montana."
Elections
Secretary of State’s Office launches new poll worker recruitment tools
“Poll workers help ensure that every eligible voter can participate in our elections and that exercising your right to vote is simple, fair, and secure.”
Charles Heringer, 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 "
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.
Melissa Ross, Business Services Customer
“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!”
Customer Testimonials
Our customer testimonials speak volumes about the quality, reliability, and impact of the mission of the Montana Secretary of State's Office. They highlight the real essence of our commitment to excellence.
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