Montana lesson 2 of 6
Appoint your Montana registered agent
Every Montana LLC must continuously maintain a registered agent with a physical Montana street address, listed in the Articles of Organization and kept current for as long as the LLC exists.
Commercial and noncommercial agents
Montana distinguishes between commercial registered agents, which are businesses listed with the Secretary of State that provide registered agent services to the public, and noncommercial registered agents, which are individuals or entities designated for a single LLC rather than offering the service broadly. Either type must maintain a physical street address in Montana; a post office box alone does not qualify as the registered office.
What the agent does
The registered agent receives service of process, official notices from the Secretary of State, and correspondence about your LLC's compliance status, including annual report reminders. Because Montana's annual report confirms the registered agent and registered office each year, keeping this information accurate is directly tied to staying in good standing.
The registered agent's name and address are public information on the Secretary of State's business entity search.
Changing the agent
A statement of change of registered agent or registered office can be filed through ePass Montana at no charge. File it promptly whenever the appointment changes rather than waiting for the next annual report.
Key takeaways
- The registered agent needs a physical Montana street address, not a PO box.
- Montana recognizes both commercial and noncommercial registered agents.
- Changing the registered agent or office through ePass Montana carries no fee.
Official sources
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team