Frequently Asked Questions

What is a registered agent in Montana?

A registered agent is a person or business entity designated to receive legal documents, state correspondence, and official notices on behalf of your Montana business. The agent maintains a physical Montana address and is available during standard business hours to accept these documents. Montana follows the Model Registered Agents Act, which defines the requirements for this role.

Can my LLC serve as its own registered agent?

No. Montana law does not allow a business entity to designate itself as its own registered agent. You must appoint either an individual Montana resident (age 18+) or a separate business entity that is authorized and in good standing in the state.

How quickly do you deliver documents?

Same business day. When a document arrives at our Montana address, we scan it and email it to you within hours. It simultaneously appears in your secure online portal for permanent access.

What does Montana's annual report cost and when is it due?

The annual report costs $20 and is due by April 15 each year. If you file late, a $15 penalty is added, making the total $35. We send advance reminders so you never face the late fee.

Is there a fee to change my registered agent in Montana?

No. Montana does not charge a filing fee to update your registered agent. You simply submit the change form to the Secretary of State. This makes switching agents in Montana completely free from the state's perspective.

What happens if my registered agent is not maintained?

The Montana Secretary of State can administratively dissolve your business entity. A dissolved entity loses its legal standing, liability protection, and right to conduct business under its registered name. Reinstatement requires additional filings and fees.

Who can serve as a registered agent in Montana?

Individuals must be Montana residents, age 18 or older. Business entities must be authorized to operate in Montana and in good standing with the Secretary of State. The agent must maintain a physical street address (no PO boxes) and be available during standard business hours.

What is included in the $99 annual fee?

Everything: physical Montana address, court paper scanning for Montana, email notifications, online portal access, annual report deadline reminders, and privacy protection. No additional charges for any feature.

Can I use your service if my business was formed in another state?

Yes. Foreign-qualified entities (businesses formed elsewhere but registered in Montana) need a Montana registered agent just like domestic entities. Same service, same rate.

What kind of mail do you handle for Montana businesses?

Our three-piece general mail courtesy applies to your Montana registered agent address: if non-legal mail arrives, we forward up to 3 items per year. That covers the occasional misdirected letter.

The purpose of this address is receiving legal documents — service of process, subpoenas, Secretary of State notices, state tax correspondence, and annual report reminders.

We do not receive packages, Google Maps verification postcards, Amazon verification letters, or third-party verification mailings of any sort. This is not a virtual office.

For general correspondence handling, we offer a virtual mail add-on as a separate service. Contact our team to learn more.

How do I cancel?

Contact us before your renewal date and we will not charge for the following year. Make sure you designate a replacement registered agent with the Montana Secretary of State before removing us, so your entity remains in compliance.