INSTRUCTIONS: ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 19

Use this article to register as a limited liability company or a professional limited liability company in the state of Montana. Consider consulting with an attorney and filling out a Name Reservation form before submitting this document.

“Articles of Organization 19 Step 1”

State the name of the limited liability company in part 1. A limited liability company’s name needs to contain any of these terms: limited liability company, limited company, or an appropriate abbreviation. A professional LLC needs to include the phrase “professional limited liability company” or an appropriate abbreviation.

“Articles of Organization 19 Step 2”

Provide the name and address of the registered agent for the LLC. Only provide the mailing address if it’s different than the street address. The registered agent needs to sign their name at the bottom of part 2.

“Articles of Organization 19 Step 3”

List the mailing address for the LLC’s principal place of business in part 3. Then, check only one box in part 4. If you check “Term,” list the date of estimated dissolution.

“Articles of Organization 19 Step 4”

Check the appropriate box in part 5. Next, list the names of the managers or members along within their business mailing address. If you need more space, attach a separate sheet.

“Articles of Organization 19 Step 5”

If any member of the limited liability company is liable for debts or obligations, provide their names on a separate sheet along with their signatures.

“Articles of Organization 19 Step 6”

If you’re registering a professional limited liability company, you need to describe the main services provided in part 8.

“Articles of Organization 19 Step 7”

At least one organizer needs to sign the bottom of this form along with their printed name, title, and date of signature. The filing fee is, at minimum, $70.00. 24 hour expedited service is $90.00, and 1 hour expedited service is $170.00. After you’ve completed the forms, make a check payable to Secretary of State. Send the forms and filing fee to the following address:

Linda McCulloch

Secretary of State

P.O. Box 202801

Helena, MT 59620-2801

“Articles of Organization 19 Step 1”

The limited liability company is required to file annual reports with the Secretary of State by April 15 of every year.