Apply for Montana Licenses and Permits

How to form an LLC in Montana

Form an LLC

If you are thinking about forming a Montana LLC, we have information about what steps are required.  There are forms to be filed, like the Articles of incorporation and you will need to get an LLC agreement written for your Montana LLC that governs the affairs of the LLC.  To find out more about how to form an LLC in Montana, please visit our Montana LLC page.

How to Apply for a Business License in Montana

Apply For A Business License

The Secretary of State’s Office has specific information regarding what is required of state and federal licenses and they can assist you in identifying which state or federal forms you will need. In Montana, not all businesses will need a general business license in order to operate. There are specific specialty professions that will always require a state license such as barbers, dentists or attorneys. To discover if you will have to obtain a state or federal license visit State of Missouri . Furthermore, you may also need a local city or county license, be aware that each area has their own requirements. Our Missouri Business License webpage has information specific to areas throughout Missouri, visit today for assistance.

How to Apply for a Marriage License in Montana

Apply For A Marriage License

To obtain a marriage license, you should know that marriage licenses are issued at the county level.  You, both the bride and groom, will need to go to any Montana Clerk of the District Court to apply. Ensure that both of you have your personal information with you, such as names, addresses, previous marriages (in that case, have the divorce decree with you), photo identification and $50-$60 in cash to pay the application fee. If you are Montana residents, you can apply anywhere throughout the state. If you are coming from out-of-state, you will need to apply with your home state and they will forward your information to the Clerk of the District Court so you can finish a Montana Marriage License Application. Even before applying, make certain that you both have completed your required blood tests. Once the license is issued, you may have your marriage ceremony at that moment. To obtain more details regarding your marriage license, visit our Montana Marriage License page.

How to Apply for Building Permits in Montana

Apply For A Building Permit

The local town or city where the property is located has jurisdictive power over the building permit. Each area has their own particular requirements, therefore it is important to ensure that you have all of the proper information prior to applying. In rural areas, sometimes a building permit will be granted by the state. In other cases, a permit won’t be required at, for projects like: farm and ranch buildings, some mining, petroleum refineries, certain rural residential buildings, etc. There are cities in Montana that require building permits for simple changes like building a fence and there are others that do not. Cosmetic work as paint usually never does. Visit our Montana Building Permit page for further details.

 

How to Incorporate in Montana

Incorporate Your Business

If you want to incorporate a business in Montana, you will need to file Articles of Incorporation, have an initial board meeting, take meeting minutes,, issue stock certificates, file the appropriate tax election, and make other required filings in Montana with the Montana Secretary of State.  See how to incorporate in Montana by going to our Montana incorporation page.