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Learn more about your Montana Secretary of State, Christi Jacobsen.

About The Office:

Christi Jacobsen

Montana’s 22nd Secretary of State.

Duties & Functions

Duties and functions of the Montana Secretary of State.

News & Media

Video & Podcasts of Current News, Public Relations, & Outreach.

Contact & Feedback

Office contact information and feedback form.

Annual Plan

State of the Montana Secretary of State's Office.

Board of Examiners

The Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General constitute a board of examiners.

History of the Office

Past and present leaders of this great office.

Resources:

About the State Seal

The Great Seal of the State of Montana is a vivid symbol of all that is special about Big Sky Country.

About the State Flag

Information on the history of our great flag.

Employment Opportunities

Montana Secretary of State’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a diverse workplace.

Oath of Office

Support, protect, and defend the Constitution.

U.S. Constitution

A highly accessible, easy-to-use online version full-text transcript of the US Constitution including Bill of Rights and 27 Amendments.

Montana Constitution

The Constitution of the State of Montana.

Contact:

Main Office and Secretary Jacobsen’s staff:
(406) 444-2034

Visit our Contact Page and Web Form.

Physical Address:

State Capitol, Room 260
1301 6th Avenue Helena, MT 59620

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620-2801
Business & UCC

Business & UCC Home Page

Visit the Business Services & UCC main landing page.

Business Filing Portal

Login and manage your business.

Register A Business

Register your business through the Business Filing Portal.

Help Center & FAQs

Start, Maintain, and Grow your business.

Annual Report

2024 Annual Report filing.

Business Name Search

Search available business names.

Business Fee Sheet

Filing fees.

Montana Business Economic Report

View the Montana Business Economic Report.

Your Businesses

Registered agents view the businesses you represent.

Commercial Agents

Registered agents find a commercial agent.

Non-Commercial Agents

Registered agents find a noncommercial agent.

Commercial Agent List

Registered agents view list of commercial agents.

Principal Search

Individual/organization business principal search.

Request Certificates or Copies

Business info request.

Corporate Download

Corporate bulk download.

Corporate Bulk Download Layout

Montana corporate records data file.

UCC Services

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings.

Litigation Financer Form

Register or update litigation financer registration.

Montana Business Spotlight

Christi Jacobsen & The Secretary of State's Office small business outreach.
Watch Videos

Contact:

Business Entity & UCC: (406) 444-3665
Fax: (406) 444-3976

Email: [email protected]

Physical Address:

State Capitol, Room 260
1301 6th Avenue Helena, MT 59620

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620-2801
Elections

Elections & Voter
Help Center

Let the Elections Help Center be your guide on your journey toward becoming an informed and empowered voter.
More Info

Elections Home Page

Visit the Elections Division landing page.

Election Forms

Voter Reg App, Absentee Ballot App, Declaration for Nomination and Oath of Candidacy, and more.

Military & Overseas Voters

Resources for the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA).

Voters with Disabilities

Resources for voters with disabilities or voters who need special assistance.

Election Official Forms

Absentee, Accessibility, Election Judge, Petitions, Polling Places, Voting System & Security, and more.

Election Official Resources

Calendars, Handbooks & Guides, Directives & Guidance, and more.

Election Results

Archived Election Results, Voter Turnout Statistics, Post Election Audits, and more.

Statewide Voter File

Upon request, the Secretary of State's Office shall furnish available extracts and reports from the statewide voter registration system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers and resources for FAQs regarding elections in Montana.

Candidates:

File For Office

Candidate Filing, Offices on Ballot, Term Limits, and more.

Information & Forms

View information and forms for candidates.

Political Parties

Info on political party requirements.

Campaign Finance

Candidate & Committee Info, Campaign Finance Disclosures, and more.

Write-In Candidate Info

Inform and Resources for write-in candidates.

Term Limits

Term limit information for Executive Branch, Public Service Commission, and Legislative Offices.

Current Ballot Measures

View 2024 Ballot Issues.

Past Ballot Measures

Archived Ballot Issues, Forms & Guidelines.

Election Calendars

Federal, Candidate, Ballot Issue, Special Purpose District, and School Election Calendars.

Serving As An Election Judge

View information on how to serve as an Election Judge in your county.

Fair Elections Center

How to report potential law violations.

County Voting Systems

View Ballot Tabulation Methods by County, Current and Archived Certification Documents, and more.

County Election Administrator

View information on and contact your local county elections office.

Contact:

Elections Help Line: (406) 444-9608
Fax: (406) 444-2023

Email: [email protected]

Physical Address:

State Capitol, Room 260
1301 6th Avenue Helena, MT 59620

Mailing Address:

Election & Voter Services Division
P.O. Box 202801 Helena, MT 59620-2801
Notary & Apostilles
- Certification & Notary Services
- Apostilles & Authentications
ARM

View Current Issues & Montana Administrative Register (MAR)

ARM:

ARM Home Page

Visit the Administrative Rules main landing page.

ARM Questions

Do you have questions about the content or meaning of a rule?

Search the ARM

Administrative Rule Search

Emergency Rules

View Emergency Rules in the Register.

Secretary of State Rule Notices

Proposal, Hearing, and Adoption information and status.

Agency Toolbox:

Filing Deadlines & Publication Schedule

Register Publication Schedule.

Rulemaking Statutes

Chapter 4. Administrative Procedure Act.

Rulemaking Rules

General Provisions.

Notice Templates

Templates for agencies.

Resources:

Montana Code Annotated

View the current MCA.

Visual Guide to Administrative Rulemaking

Adoption of an Administrative Rule Flowchart

Montana Administrative Register

Current Issues & Montana Administrative Register
View MAR Resources

Contact:

Tom Kreissler, Editor: (406) 438-6122

Email: [email protected]

Physical Address:

State Capitol, Room 260
1301 6th Avenue Helena, MT 59620

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620-2801
Land Board

Filing Portal Login

Annual ReportsDue April 15th
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The Mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to protect the integrity of elections, be an asset to businesses and preserve official history.

Our Office

Christi Jacobsen
Montana Secretary of State
Montana Capitol Building, Rm 260
Front Desk: 406-444-2034

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Records Management

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