Montana Domestic Business Trust Registration Form

In the case of wanting to create a domestic business trust in the State of Montana, the following form has to be completed and submitted.

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sos.mt.gov/Business/Forms	 	37-Articles_of_Formation_for_Domestic_Business_Trust.doc	 	Revised: 	11/08/2011	 	
 	
 	
STATE OF MONTANA	 	
 
ARTICLES of FORMATION for	 	
DOMESTIC BUSINESS TRUST	 	
35	-5-103, MCA	 & 35	-5-201, MCA	 	
 
 
MAIL:	 	LINDA McCULLO	CH	 	
 	Secretary of State	 	
 	P.O. Box 202801	 	
 	Helena, MT 59620	-2801	 	
PHONE:	 	(406)	 444	-3665	 	
FAX:	 	(406)	 444	-3976	 	
WEBSITE:	 	sos.mt.gov	 	
Prepare, sign and submit with the proper filing fee.	 	This is the minimum information requ	ired.	 	
(This space for use by the Secretary of State only)	 	
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
                                                     	 	
 	Required 	Filing Fee: $70.00	 	
                  	 24 Hour Priority 	Handling	 check box 	& Add	 $20.00	 	
                  	 1 Hour Expedite 	Handling 	check box 	& Add 	$100.00	 	
Executed by the undersigned person for the purpose of forming a Montana Business Trust	. 	
 
1. 	The Name of this Business Trust is: _________________________________________________________________	 	
 
2. 	The name	, street	 address 	or rural route box number and mailing address 	of its registered office/agent 	in Montana	:  	
 	Appointment of a Registered Agent is confirmation of the agent’s consent.	 	
 
 	Registered Agent: _______________________________________________________________________	________	 	
 
 	Street Address	 (required	): ____________________________	____________________________________________	 	
 
 	Mailing Address	 (if different from street address	): ___________	__________________________________________	 	
 
 	City: _______________________________________	________	__   State: 	 MT 	Zip Code	: _____________________	 	
 
 	Signature of registered agent:____________	________	_____	_____________________________________________	 	
 
3. 	A description of the business the Business Trust intends to transact: _______________________	________________	 	
 
 	_______________________________________________________________________________________________	 	
 
4. 	The name	, residences and post	-office address 	of its current trustees:	 	
 	__________________________________________________________________	_____________________________	 	
 	_______________________________________________________________________________________________	 	
 	_______________________________________________________________________________________________	 	
 	_______________________________	________________________________________________________________	 	
 	_______________________________________________________________________________________________	 	
 
5. 	“I, HEREBY SWEAR AND AFFIRM, 	under penalty of law, that the facts contained in this docume	nt are true. 	 	
 
 	______________________________________________________________	       	______________________________	 	
 	Signature of Trustee	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	Date 	       	 	
 
 	_______________________________________________	        	__________________________________________	___	 	
 	Printed Name	 	 	 	 	 	 	Title	 	
 
 
 	Daytime Contact:  Phone ____________________________________   Email _________________________________

updated	: 10/25	/2011	 	
 	
 	
GENERAL 	INSTRUCTIONS	 	
 
Please type or print clearly when filling out this form.	 	
 
ALL INFORMATION PUBLIC	 	
 
All information provided, including names and addresses of 	the 	principal	s of the 	entity,	 will be made 	
available on the Secretary of State’s web site or	 upon request.	 	
 
LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING IMPLICATIONS	 	
 
There are important legal and accounting implications with respect to this 	entity’s	 action	s. Suitable legal 	
and accounting advice should be secured before submission. The Secretary of State’s office 	sugges	ts that 	
such advice be sought prior to filling out forms to be sure that you understand the terms and procedures.	 	
 
FORM PROCESSING TI	ME 	
 
Please be advised that the Business Services 	Division	 of the Montana Secretary of State will process your 	
business docu	ments within 10 working days of receipt. 	 	
 	
 	During this period if it	 is determined that your document does not meet statutory requirements, a 	
letter outlining the deficiencies will be returned to the 	original submitter	.  	
 	
 	If the document is complete and cor	rect, the document will be filed and 	a letter certifying the filing 	
of the document will be returned to	 the original submitter.	 	
 
 	If you wish a “	FILED STAMPED” copy of the document to be returned with the certification letter 	
(at no additional fee), it will	 be necessary for you to submit the original and a copy of the 	
document.  	 	
 	
 	Express	 Handling	 	
 	
 	You may request 24 hour priority 	handling 	of your document by simply marking the “24 hour priority 	
handling	” box and include an 	additional	 $20.00 with your 	handl	ing 	fee. 	 	
 	
 	You may request 1 hour expedite 	handling 	of your document by marking the “1 hour priority 	
handling	” box and include	 an 	additional	 $100.00 with your filing fee.	 	
 	
 	Please note:	  If your 	documents 	are returned for deficiencies and 	upon resubmittal	 you request either 	
of the Express Services 	you must 	also re	mit	 a new priority 	($20.00) 	or expedite 	($100.00) 	handling 	
fee	.   	
 
SUBMISSION	 	
 
Make checks payable to the Secretary of State.	 Upon completion, mail with ORIGINAL SIGNATURE to	: 	
 
Secretary of State	 	
PO Box 202801	 	
Helena, MT 59620	-2801	 	
  
CONTACT US	 	
 
If you have any questions regarding this form, please	 contact the Secretary of State	, Business	 Services 	
Division 	at (406) 444	-3665.	 	
 	
DO NOT STAPLE PAYMENT TO FILING FORM