Search Results for “order” – Official Montana Secretary of State Website – Christi Jacobsen https://sosmt.gov Business, Elections, Voters, Notary & Other Services Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:37:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Montana Business Spotlight: Secretary Christi Jacobsen welcomes Tractor Supply Co. to Helena https://sosmt.gov/montana-business-spotlight-secretary-christi-jacobsen-welcomes-tractor-supply-co-to-helena/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:18:52 +0000 https://sosmt.gov/?p=73367

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HELENA, Mont. — Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen highlighted the new Tractor Supply Co. Store in Helena earlier this week, meeting with store manager Kevin Stanina and touring the company’s latest addition to its statewide retail network. 

The new store, which officially opened in November, expands Tractor Supply’s long-standing presence in Montana. There are now multiple stores across the state that support farmers, ranchers, pet owners, and rural homeowners—reflecting Montana’s deep agricultural roots and outdoor way of life. 

“Tractor Supply’s commitment to serving rural communities reflects the very values that define Montana,” Secretary Jacobsen said. “What began 85 years ago as a small mail‑order business has grown into a major operator of farm and ranch stores in the U.S. We’re proud to welcome a company with such a remarkable legacy to our capital city.” 

Tractor Supply is known for its wide range of practical, everyday products—from livestock feed and fencing to tools, clothing, and garden supplies—designed to support what it calls “Life Out Here.” 

Secretary Jacobsen highlights the importance of businesses like Tractor Supply in strengthening local economies, supporting agriculture, and providing essential goods to Montana families. 

“The opening of this new Helena location is great news for our community,” Secretary Jacobsen added. “It brings jobs, convenience, and a strong partner for the farmers, ranchers, and pet owners who keep Montana thriving.” 

The Helena store is open to the public, located at 2345 Shorthorn Avenue, across from Costco. 

]]> Secretary Christi Jacobsen launches 2026 poll worker recruitment campaign https://sosmt.gov/secretary-christi-jacobsen-launches-2026-poll-worker-recruitment-campaign/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:50:03 +0000 https://sosmt.gov/?p=73294

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HELENA, Mont. – Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced a new statewide campaign to recruit poll workers for the 2026 Primary and General Elections, continuing her efforts to support county election offices and strengthen Montana’s election workforce. The campaign builds on the Secretary of State’s online poll worker recruitment tool, which connects interested Montanans directly with their local election administrators.

Secretary Jacobsen’s 2026 initiative again highlights Montana’s partnership with Vet the Vote, a nonpartisan national organization that encourages veterans and military family members to volunteer as poll workers. Through this partnership, the Secretary is asking Montana veterans to continue their tradition of service by helping ensure safe, secure, and efficient elections in communities across the state.

“Poll workers are the backbone of our elections in Montana,” said Secretary Jacobsen. “I’m incredibly grateful for the thousands of Montanans who have stepped up to serve in past elections, and I’m calling on new volunteers, including our veterans and their families, to join them in 2026.”

Secretary Jacobsen urges all eligible Montanans to consider serving, noting that fully staffed polling places help keep lines short, assist voters, and safeguard the accurate, timely reporting of election results.

Montanans interested in serving as poll workers can learn more and sign up through the Secretary of State’s poll worker recruitment tool at https://votemt.gov/poll-worker-application/.

]]> Secretary Jacobsen’s Cat-Griz Classics: The Hall of Famers https://sosmt.gov/secretary-jacobsens-cat-griz-classics-the-hall-of-famers/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:12:30 +0000 https://sosmt.gov/?p=72958

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Editor’s Note: As Montanans prepare to choose their side in the Montana-Montana State athletic rivalry, which will be renewed on the football field in Saturday’s FCS National Semifinal, Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is looking back at the history of the game – the legendary performances, the game-changing moments, and the Hall of Famers – in her Cat-Griz Classics series.

HELENA, Mont. — The University of Montana and Montana State football programs have boasted incredible athletes throughout their histories, from national-championship-winning quarterbacks to all-American defensive stalwarts to NFL-caliber talents.

Only a select few from those star-studded lists have earned the honor of entering the Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame. Established in 2020, the Big Sky’s Hall of Fame honors those who “made outstanding contributions to Big Sky athletics as a student-athlete, coach and/or administrator.”

Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen highlights the Hall of Famers in today’s Cat-Griz Classics.

Big Sky Conference Football Hall of Fame
Montana and Montana State University (in alphabetical order)

Dave Dickenson – Montana Grizzlies Quarterback (1992-95)

“Super Dave” Dickenson is one of the most recognized names in FCS (Division I-AA) football following a record-setting career under center at UM. The former Great Falls CMR standout was a three-time all-Big Sky Conference selection, earning the league’s offensive MVP honors three times. He was also a three-time all-American and collected the Walter Payton Award as the nation’s best FCS (I-AA) player in 1995. That season, Dickenson and his Griz teammates captured the national championship, defeating Marshall and its future NFL quarterback, Chad Pennington, 22-20. Dickenson led a late drive that ended in Andy Larson’s game-winning field goal with under a minute to play. Dickenson spent a decade in the Canadian Football League, collecting the Most Outstanding Player Award in 2000. He was on five Grey Cup Championship teams and was named the game’s MVP in 2006. Dickenson became a head coach in the CFL and has continued his winning ways, earning accolades and a championship. In addition to being inducted into the University of Montana and Big Sky Conference Halls of Fame, Dickenson has also been inducted into the Montana Football, CFL, and College Football Halls of Fame.

Tim Hauck – Montana Grizzlies Safety (1987-89)

One of Montana’s greatest all-time players, Tim Hauck is now on the sidelines offering tutelage to the next wave of Grizzlies. The Big Timber native began his Grizzly football career in the late 1980s and quickly made an impact. Hauck was a first-team all-Big Sky Conference selection in 1988 and 1989, capturing the league’s Defensive MVP honors each season. He was also selected to the Associated Press and Kodak All-American teams in those two seasons. Hauck became the University of Montana’s first Walter Payton Award finalist in 1989. He was one of the top tacklers in UM and Big Sky history and still holds the Grizzlies’ record with 25 tackles in a game. He also owns the league record with seven blocked extra points, including four in one season. After representing the University of Montana in the Japan Bowl All-Star Game, Hauck spent more than a decade in the NFL, finishing with 284 career tackles, 13 pass deflections, five fumble recoveries, four forced fumbles, and an interception. Following his playing career, Hauck ventured into coaching at both the college and professional levels. As a member of the Philadelphia Eagles’ defensive staff, Hauck helped the team to a 41-33 Super Bowl victory in February 2018. He has mentored numerous Grizzlies to all-conference and all-America honors, and he recently helped lead the program to the FCS National Championship game. Hauck is a 2017 inductee into the Montana Football Hall of Fame.

Allyn “Sonny” Holland – Montana State Bobcats player (1957-59) / Coach (1971-77)

Butte-native Sonny Holland enjoyed one of the greatest playing and coaching careers as a member of the Bobcats. A two-way player, Holland suited up on offense and defense, leading MSU to the 1956 national championship. He was a three-time all-American in the late 1950s, MSU’s first-ever three-time all-American, and played in the East-West Shrine Game in 1959. His number 52 jersey was retired following his playing career, making him the first Bobcat to have his jersey retired. Following his playing career, Holland immediately stepped into the coaching ranks, joining the staff at nearby Bozeman High School. Holland also had coaching stints at Washington State University and Western Montana College (Montana Western), earning Frontier Coach of the Year honors at the latter. Holland returned to Montana State in the 1970s and went on to string together an incredible run with the Bobcats, including conference championships and a magical 1976 season. Two decades after capturing a national title as a player for the Bobcats, Coach Holland guided MSU to the Division II national championship. While he was the head coach for less than a decade, Holland’s impact on Montana State and the football program continued for years to come. In addition to being an integral part of the alumni foundation and offering advice to coaches and players, Holland also worked with the MTN Sports team as an analyst for MSU and Big Sky Conference games. Montana State’s south endzone is named the “Sonny Holland Zone,” and a statue of Holland was erected outside the stadium, becoming part of the tradition on Bobcat gameday. Holland passed away in December 2022 at the age of 84. Montana State fans voted Holland as the school’s “greatest football player of all time,” and he was inducted into the Montana Football Hall of Fame.

Bill Kollar – Montana State Bobcats Defensive Tackle (1971-73)

One of the most decorated all-around Bobcats in history, Kollar achieved success as both a college and professional player, and later became a prominent coach in the NFL. After graduating from high school in Ohio, Kollar landed at Montana State University, where he was named to the First Team All-Big Sky Conference team three times from 1971 to 1973. He became the conference’s first lineman and only the second defensive player to earn a trio of first-team all-conference selections. Kollar was an all-American selection in 1972, leading the Bobcats to the conference title, and he vaulted to the First Team All-America team a season later, collecting more than 100 tackles, three fumble recoveries, and one sack. Kollar earned MVP honors at the 1974 Senior Bowl and joined Sonny Holland, Jan Stenerud, and Don Hass in having his jersey number retired and on display in Bobcat Stadium. A first-round pick of the 1974 NFL Draft, Kollar played for the Bengals and Buccaneers before joining the Tampa Bay coaching staff. Kollar became a mastermind of defensive line coaching, guiding teams across the league to incredible success. Kollar coached in the Super Bowl with the Atlanta Falcons and helped the St. Louis Rams capture the 2001 championship. He mentored a trio of Houston Texans players to Pro Bowl appearances before joining the Denver Broncos nearly a decade ago. Kollar and the Broncos’ defense helped defeat the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. In addition to being named to the Montana State and Big Sky Conference Halls of Fame, Kollar was inducted into the 2017 Montana Football Hall of Fame, the local hall of fame back home in Ohio, and he was honored with induction into the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame in 2014.

Don Read – Montana Grizzlies Coach (1986-95)

Don Read made a significant impact on college football as the head coach of the Montana Grizzlies from 1986 to 1995. Under his leadership, Montana claimed its first National Championship in 1995 and consistently excelled in the postseason, reaching the semifinals in both 1989 and 1994. Read was recognized for his exceptional coaching ability, earning the AFCA 1-AA Coach of the Year award in 1995, as well as three Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year honors in 1989, 1993, and 1995. He led the Grizzlies to two Big Sky titles and became the program’s all-time winningest coach, amassing an impressive record of 86 wins, including 54 in conference play. (Note: current University of Montana coach Bobby Hauck surpassed Read as the program’s winningest coach). Read guided the team to the playoffs in five of his ten seasons, never had a losing season, and never lost to rival Montana State. A mentor to future stars like Dave Dickenson, Read’s coaching career also included successful tenures at Portland State and in Oregon. Don Read passed away in 2024 at the age of 90, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the world of college football.

Naseby Rhinehart – Montana Grizzlies Athlete/Athletic Trainer (1932-82)

Naseby “Doc” Rhinehart was a pioneering figure in athletics and athletic training at the University of Montana, serving as the head athletic trainer from 1935 to 1982. An exceptional athlete, he earned nine varsity letters in football, basketball, and track, and was named an Honorable Mention all-American in football in 1935. He also won the prestigious Grizzly Cup for outstanding athlete that same year. As Montana’s first athletic trainer, he developed one of the nation’s early athletic training programs and implemented techniques that are still utilized today. His contributions to the field were recognized with inductions into multiple Halls of Fame, including the Helms Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame and the Montana Football Hall of Fame. He also served as a trainer for the United States at the 1979 Pan American Games. Honored with the Distinguished Service Award in 1974, the athletic treatment center at UM now bears his name, reflecting a legacy that continues to inspire future generations.

Jan Stenerud – Montana State Bobcats Kicker (1964-66)

Stenerud became a legendary figure in football after an illustrious career that began at Montana State University. As a member of the Bobcats, he made a significant impact as a standout kicker, though his career began as an all-American ski jumper. He quickly found success on the gridiron, and his 59-yard field goal against the University of Montana was an NCAA record. He also set a collegiate best with 82 points in 1966, while collecting a Big Sky Conference record 49 extra points. Following the season, Sporting News named Stenerud the top kicker in the nation with an all-American accolade. Stenerud took his talents to the National Football League, where he became one of the first pure placekickers in the league. His exceptional skills helped lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl IV appearance, and he went on to have a storied career with multiple teams, including the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings. Over the years, he built a reputation as one of the best kickers in the game, earning three Pro Bowl selections and being named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1970s. Stenerud was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991, cementing his legacy as one of the all-time greats in both collegiate and professional football. He was also inducted into the Montana Football Hall of Fame, and Montana State retired his jersey number, which is on display in Bobcat Stadium.

 

*Editor’s note: Information and statistics obtained from the Big Sky Conference, Montana State University, University of Montana, and National Football League. More information about the Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame is available online at https://bigskyconf.com/hof.aspx?type=sport. 

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Public Records Request

The Secretary of State’s Office fulfills public records requests in accordance with the Montana Code Annotated (Title 2, Chapter 6 and Title 2, Chapter 15) and the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM 44.2.204). To ensure all public records requests are properly documented, tracked, and fulfilled, they must be submitted using the office’s Public Records Request form. Requests submitted by phone, email, mail, fax, or in person will not be considered valid nor accepted for processing. Requestors must submit one public record request per form.

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Disclaimer: By submitting this public records request form, please note that the information provided on this form becomes a public record, in accordance with Montana law.


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]]> Templates for Notary Certificates https://sosmt.gov/notary/blocks/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:31:43 +0000 https://sosmt.gov/?page_id=71326

It is not unusual for notaries to be presented with documents that have no notarial certificate, an incomplete notarial certificate, or an incorrect, inappropriate or non-compliant certificate.  In those situations, the notary has to determine how to rectify the problem.

Here’s how you handle these issues:

  • If there is no certificate wording on the document, it is the responsibility of the requester to instruct the notary as to the type of notarial act that is needed. The notary may not tell the requester what is appropriate, although it is acceptable for the notary to explain the options.
    • Once you have determined the appropriate notarial act you have three choices:
      • Hand write a complete notarial certificate directly on the document
      • Affix a pre-printed label to the document and complete it
      • Complete and attach a loose certificate
  • If there is a certificate on the document but it was created with some of the information already entered (such as the venue, the date, or the name of the intended signer) that is not accurately reflecting the notarization you are performing, you must correct the inaccurate details.  You may simply line through the inaccurate words and insert the correct words.  For example:
    • If the document has the venue wording, State of Texas, County of _________, the notary should line through the word “Texas” and insert “Montana”, then continue by inserting the county where the notarization is being performed.
    • If the date was pre-printed in the Statement of Particulars and you are performing the notarization on a different date, you must correct the date to accurately reflect the date the notarization took place.
    • If the certificate language was pre-printed with the names of the expected signer(s) and the person who actually appears before you is not the same person, or if only some (but not all) of the named signers appear to you, you must line through the name(s) of the person who was not present when you performed the notarization.  Bottom line:  The information in the notarial certificate must accurately reflect exactly what happened, when it happened, where it happened and who it happened to.  It is the notary’s job to assure these details are 100% correct before affixing the notary’s signature and stamp.
  • If the certificate on the document calls for a signature witnessing or a jurat, where the notary is expected to actually see the signer sign the document and the document has already been signed, you must ask the signer to sign again in your presence: You may not change the notarial wording to an acknowledgment.

Refer to Chapter 4 of the Montana Notary Public Handbook for more information about the types of Notarial Acts and the recommended short form certificate language for each type of notarial act.

NOTE:  You must always complete a full notarial certificate, including the venue, the date, the type of notarial act and the name of the individual for whom the notarization was performed, as well as your signature and stamp, when notarizing a document.  You can never simply sign and stamp a document; that is a violation of  §1-5-625(1)(d), MCA.

For your convenience we have prepared printable notarial certificates for the most frequently requested notarial acts enumerated in Title 1, Chapter 5, Part 6 of the Montana Code Annotated (i.e., 1-5-610 (1 – 13), MCA).

There are three options:  Full Page Loose Certificates, which can be printed on a standard piece of paper and stapled to the document, Half-page Loose Certificates, or Labels which can be printed out on Avery© shipping labels, #8163, (2 in. x 4 in.) that print out ten to a sheet and can then be affixed directly to the document. NOTE: These labels may not be used on Montana Motor Vehicle Forms.

We suggest that you take a few minutes and download a master set of these certificates so that you can have quick and easy access when the need arises.

]]> Emergency Rules in the Register https://sosmt.gov/arm/emergency/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:16:31 +0000 https://sosmt.gov/?page_id=71235

Montana Administrative Register documents are in the Adobe .pdf format. You can download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to use them. Emergency rules may be effective for a period not longer than 120 days, but may be repealed before that time.

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]]> Montana Business Spotlight: Augment Wellness offers unique health treatments in Helena https://sosmt.gov/montana-business-spotlight-augment-wellness-offers-unique-health-treatments-in-helena/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 22:49:12 +0000 https://sosmt.gov/?p=71180

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HELENA, Mont. — 2025 has been a record-breaking year for new business registrations in Montana, with roughly 51,000 new registrations through August. Among these new businesses is Augment Wellness, a state-of-the-art biohacking studio in Helena.

Augment Wellness offers a variety of services, including compression therapy, infrared sauna, cold plunge, and more. Its mission to optimize physical, mental, and emotional health attracts a myriad of community members to the wellness studio, including Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, who highly recommends experiencing the health benefits that Augment provides.

“I am a big fan of cold plunge therapy and the science behind it,” said Secretary Jacobsen. “I’m so pleased that these services are offered in Helena.”

Augment’s services are tailored to meet a wide range of needs. From athletes seeking performance enhancement to adults in need of self-care, the various modalities provide benefits across the board.

“That’s what I love about this business,” said Tammie Hilton, owner of Augment. “There’s something for everybody in here.”

Tammie and her husband, John, opened the doors to Augment Wellness on June 16 and have been busy treating the Helena area since.

“I knew that our community would be very receptive to this type of business,” said Tammie. “It’s very needed.”

The Augment Wellness studio in Helena is the first of its kind to open in Montana.

Augment is one of the thousands of new businesses across Montana enjoying the state’s business-friendly climate. Secretary Jacobsen has made it easier than ever to register a new business and maintain existing business registrations by offering an online filing system, available 24/7. Montana was the first state on the national level to go completely digital and offer these services around the clock.

To learn more about business registrations in Montana, visit sosmt.gov/business. To learn more about Augment Wellness, visit augmentwellness.com/helena.

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