If you formed your company in Montana and need to provide proof of your LLC’s good standing, then you’ll need to obtain a “Certificate of Good Standing” from the Montana Secretary of State.
The cost of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Montana Secretary of State is $5.00.
Processing takes up to 3-5 business days.
Providing proof of good standing for an LLC may be required when:
Read this page to learn how to obtain proof of Good Standing for a Montana LLC.
A Montana Certificate of Good Standing is an official document issued by the Montana Secretary of State’s office. It certifies that your Montana LLC is in good standing with the state and has satisfied all legal requirements in Montana to remain active.
Step 1. Visit the Montana Secretary of State website.
Step 2. Click on “Business Services” and then click on “Obtain a Certificate of Good Standing/Existence.”
Step 3. Enter your LLC’s name in the search box and select it from the drop-down list .
Step 4. Enter the required information, including your LLC’s date of formation and its Montana registered agent.
Step 5. Complete the payment process for the $5 fee using a major credit card or PayPal account.
Step 6. Once completed, you will receive an email with a PDF containing your Montana Certificate of Good Standing. The certificate will include your LLC’s name, date of formation, and Montana registered agent.
Step 7. Print out your Montana Certificate of Good Standing and keep it with your LLC’s documents.
There are a few reasons why your Montana LLC might fail to be in good standing with the Secretary of State:
1. You have failed to file and pay Montana’s annual business registration fees or report on time.
2. You have not maintained a Montana registered agent who is available during normal business hours to accept service of process.
3. You have not filed Montana’s biennial report on time.
4. You have failed to pay Montana taxes or fees that are due and payable by the LLC, or you have failed to comply with any other Montana laws related to LLCs.
5. Your LLC has been administratively dissolved by the Montana Secretary of State.
If your Montana LLC has lost its good standing status, you will need to take steps to restore it.
1. Check the Montana Secretary of State website to determine what needs to be done in order for your business to become compliant again with Montana state law.
2. Once all requirements have been met and any applicable fees paid, you can request a Montana Certificate of Good Standing from the Montana Secretary of State.
3. If your LLC has been administratively dissolved, you will need to file the appropriate paperwork to revive and reinstate it in Montana before you can obtain a Certificate of Good Standing.
4. Once all requirements have been met, you can submit a Montana Certificate of Good Standing application and fee to the Secretary of State.
5. Once approved, you will receive an email with a PDF containing your Montana Certificate of Good Standing.
6. Print out your certificate and keep it with your LLC’s documents.
It typically takes up to 3-5 business days for the Montana Secretary of State to process and issue a certificate. Note that you may have to wait longer if your Montana LLC has been administratively dissolved, as special steps will need to be taken to revive it before you can obtain the Montana certificate.
The fee for a Montana Certificate of Good Standing is $5. You may also have to pay any applicable Montana taxes or fees that are due and payable by your LLC before the certificate can be issued.
You will need to provide your Montana LLC’s name, date of formation, and registered agent information in order to apply. You may also need to provide Montana tax information, depending on the status of your LLC.
You can check the Montana Secretary of State website for current information about whether or not your LLC is in good standing. Additionally, you can request a Montana Ceertificate of Good Standing from the Secretary of State to confirm your LLC’s status.
A Montana Certificate of Good Standing confirms that your Montana LLC is in compliance with state law and all Montana taxes and fees are paid in full. Montana LLC reinstatement is the process of reviving an administratively dissolved LLC, which must be done before a Certificate of Good Standing can be issued.