Montana LLC compliance, made simple

What Is a Montana Registered Agent?

Every Montana LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state and availability during normal business hours. Think of the registered agent as the LLC's dependable Montana point of contact: the agent receives service of process, state notices, and other official correspondence, then makes sure those documents reach you. For owners who live elsewhere, Montana Corporate can fill that role while also providing reminders and support for annual requirements. Your LLC remains the separate business entity that can own vehicles or other assets; serving as registered agent does not give the agent ownership or management control, but maintaining one is essential to keeping the company compliant and in good standing.

  • A physical Montana street address for your LLC
  • Reliable receipt of legal documents and official notices
  • Prompt forwarding and help tracking annual requirements
See how Montana Corporate helps clients form, maintain, and use Montana LLCs.

Montana Registered Agent FAQs

Straightforward answers about our registered agent services, fees, document handling, and ongoing support.

What are your fees?

First year LLC costs total $625 for creating and filing your LLC. This includes the current year's Registered Agent service.

We will bill you shortly after the start of a new year for continuing service ($225 annually that includes other services). Click for a complete listing of all our fees.

If I start in the middle of the year, do I have to pay for the entire year?

Yes. Our registered agent service and bundled annual package run on calendar-year billing and are not prorated.

What do you do as Registered Agent?

We are your company's personal, live presence in Montana.

We are your official, legal contact for process serving. We will let you know of and forward any legal documents we receive on your behalf.

We'll notify you of any official requirements to keep your LLC active and in good standing.

Will you forward mail?
  • We forward official government documents and packages, service of process and documents and packages that appear to be important and legitimate.
  • Documents that appear to be important and legitimate are forwarded for a $5.00 per mailing charge plus postage.
  • Examples of mail we assume to be important include recall notices, insurance papers, vehicle parts, and bank statements.
  • Official government documents and service of process are forwarded automatically at no charge.
Can you perform other duties for my LLC?

Yes. We can file or retrieve documents, fetch information or help you deal with any governmental agency in Montana.

Our fees for these services are $75 per hour ($75 minimum). All our service fees can be found here.

Bear in mind we are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice.

Ready for the next step?

See How a Montana LLC Is Formed

Learn how the LLC formation process works, what to prepare, and what happens after your company is established.

Referral Program: Know someone who needs a Montana registered agent? We'll pay you $200 for every customer you refer to us, with no limit on referrals. Contact us to learn more.

Disclaimer: Montana Corporate is a private business service provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Montana Secretary of State, Montana Department of Motor Vehicles, or any government agency. All official filings and documents can be obtained directly from the relevant government office at a lower cost or no cost. Our services and fees are for optional assistance only.