Montana DBA / Fictitious Name / Trade Name Registrations
Business entities that plan to use a name other than their legal business name may need to register an assumed name. Assumed name registration can take place at the state, local, or state and local levels of government. State specific registration information is available below.
Montana Fictitious Name Registrations
Montana Assumed Name Registration
Initial Registration
Assumed Name
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Is registration mandatory?: | Filing a fictitious name registration is required for any person or entity intending to conduct business under an assumed name. |
| Law: | MT Code § 30-13-203 |
| County Level Filing: | Filing is not required at the county level. |
| Does registration prevent others from using the name I choose?: | The secretary of state will not issue an assumed name that is indistinguishable from another assumed name or corporate name. |
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Registration Renewal
Assumed Name Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Due by the date of registration every 5 years. |
