The duties and functions of the Secretary of State’s Office are outlined as follows:

Divisions

• Business Services Division
  • The Business Services Division offers an extensive range of services to Montana businesses, including corporations, limited liability companies, and nonprofits.  The Division assists businesses with the filing of their registration, articles of organization, assumed business name, and trademarks.  Additionally, the division is responsible for filing and maintaining records under the Uniformed Commercial Code (UCC).
• Elections and Voter Services Division
  • The Elections and Voter Services Division assists Montana voters, candidates, and election officials. The Division interprets election laws and provides guidance to ensure uniformity across Montana elections.
• Operations Division
  • The Operations Division provides a variety of services both internally to the Office and externally to the public. The Division’s primary functions include Human Resources, Communications, Fiscal Management, Information Technology and Security, Official Records, Records Management, Administrative Rules, and Notary.