Montana's Trusted registered agent Service — $99/year
Reliable, professional service at a straightforward price.
Get Started — $99/yearA physical Montana address on your public filings, keeping your personal address private and your business compliant.
Privacy Protection
Documents received at our office are scanned and forwarded to you electronically the same business day.
Same-Day Forwarding
Automated reminders before your annual report and other filing deadlines so you never miss a date.
Compliance Alerts
Physical office location in Montana staffed during business hours.
Deep knowledge of Montana business filing requirements and deadlines.
Same-day email alerts whenever documents are received on your behalf.
Our address on public filings keeps your personal address private.
Changing your registered agent in Montana is straightforward, and the state doesn't charge a filing fee to make the update. Whether you're switching due to poor service, moving your business, or simply looking for more affordable options, the process takes just a few steps.
There are many legitimate reasons to update your registered agent:
Slow Document Forwarding: If your current agent takes days or weeks to send you important legal documents, you're losing valuable time to respond. Time-sensitive legal matters require immediate attention.
Poor Communication: Missing compliance reminders, unreturned emails, or difficulty accessing your documents can put your business at risk. Reliable communication is essential for staying in good standing with the Montana Secretary of State.
High Costs: Many registered agent services charge $125 to $436 per year. If you're paying premium prices without premium service, it may be time to switch.
Privacy Concerns: If you've been using your home address or a previous business location, switching to a professional service protects your privacy by removing your personal address from public records.
Business Changes: Moving out of state, closing an office, or restructuring your business may mean your current registered agent arrangement no longer makes sense.
Inconsistent Availability: If your registered agent isn't reliably present during business hours, you risk missing important documents, which can lead to default judgments or compliance issues.
The process is simple and free:
1. Choose a New Registered Agent Who Meets Montana Requirements
Your new registered agent must meet Montana's standards under the Model Registered Agents Act. Individual agents must be Montana residents aged 18 or older. Business entity agents must be authorized to operate in Montana and in good standing. The agent must maintain a physical street address in Montana (no PO boxes) and be available during standard business hours, Monday through Friday.
2. File the Change Form with the Montana Secretary of State
Montana provides a registered agent change form that you'll submit to update your business records. The form typically requires your business name, entity ID, the name and address of your new registered agent, and the effective date of the change.
Montana doesn't charge a filing fee for this update, making the switch completely free from the state's perspective.
3. Confirm the Change in State Records
Once the Montana Secretary of State processes your form, the update will appear in your business record. You can verify the change by checking your business status online through the Montana Secretary of State's website. This confirms that your new agent is officially on record.
We built our service around the features Montana businesses actually need, at a price that makes sense:
Same-Day Document Forwarding: When we receive a document for your business, we scan and send it to you the same day. You'll get maximum time to respond to legal matters, tax notices, and compliance correspondence.
Free to Change: Since Montana doesn't charge a filing fee to update your registered agent, switching to our service costs nothing beyond our $99 annual fee. No penalties, no hassles.
Compliance Reminders: Montana requires annual reports by April 15 each year, with a $20 filing fee. We'll remind you before the deadline so you can avoid the $15 late fee and maintain good standing.
Privacy Protection: Our Helena address appears on your public business filings, keeping your home or office address private and reducing unwanted solicitation.
Online Document Portal: Access all your documents anytime through our secure online platform. Review history, download files, and manage your account from anywhere.
Straightforward Pricing: $99 per year covers everything. No setup fees, no hidden charges, no premium tiers. Just reliable service at a fair price.
We handle registered agent changes regularly and make the process as smooth as possible:
Sign Up: Complete our enrollment process, which takes just a few minutes. Provide your business information and confirm your service details.
We'll Provide the Forms: Once you're enrolled, we'll give you the change form and instructions for filing with the Montana Secretary of State.
File with the State: Submit the form to update your registered agent information. Since there's no filing fee, this step is free.
Start Receiving Service: Once the Montana Secretary of State processes the change, we'll begin accepting documents on your behalf. You'll receive immediate alerts when anything arrives.
The entire process typically takes just a few days from enrollment to full activation.
While your change is being processed, documents may still be sent to your previous registered agent. We recommend maintaining contact with them until the transition is complete and confirmed in state records.
Once the Montana Secretary of State updates your business record, all new documents will come to Montana Registered Agent, and we'll handle them with our same-day scanning and forwarding service.
If your current registered agent isn't meeting your needs, switching is simple and free. For $99 per year, you get the speed, reliability, and support your Montana business deserves.
Ready to make the change? Sign up today and experience registered agent service built for Montana businesses.