Montana Foreign Corporation Name Registration Renewal Form

In the case of a foreign corporation wanting to renew its registered name in the State of Montana, the following form has to be completed and submitted.

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sos.mt.gov/Business/Forms	 	50-Renewal_of_Corporate_Name_Registration_for_Foreign_Corporation.doc	 	Revised: 	11/09/2011	 	 	
 	
STATE OF MONTANA	 	
 
RENEWAL 	of CORPORATE NAME 	 	
REGISTRATION 	for	 	
 FOREIGN CORPORATION	 	
APPLICATION	 	
 	
MAIL:	 	 	LINDA McCULLOCH	 	
Secretary of State	 	
P.O. Box 202801	 	
Helena, MT 59620	-2801	 	
PHONE:	  	(406)	 444	-3665	 	
FAX:	 	(406)	 444	-3976	 	
WEB SITE:	 	sos	.mt.gov	 	
Prepare, 	sign,	 submit with 	original	 signature and	 filing	 fee.	 	This is the minimum information required.	 	 	(Th	is space for Secretary of State Use Only)	 	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 	
 	 	
 	Required 	Filing Fee: $ 10.00	 	
 	 24 Hour 	Priority 	Handling check box &	 Add	 $20.0	0 	
 	 1 Hour Expedite 	Handling check box & 	Add	 $100.00	 
 	
For the purpose of renewing its corporate name registration with the State of Montana, according to 	35	-1-311	, MCA	, or 	35	-2-307, 	
MCA	, the undersigned foreign corporation organized under the laws of any state, territory or country submits the following 	
statements of fact to the Secretary of State:	 	
 	
1. The exact 	name of the corporation	: ________________________________________________________________________	 	
A profit corporation must contain the word "corporation," "company," "incorporated," "limited	," or an abbreviation of such.	 	
 
2. It is incorporated under the l	aws of:	 ____________________________________	____________________________________	 	
 
3. The date of incorporation	: __________________________	 	
 	  	(Mo	nth	/Day/Year)	 	
 
4. The 	business mailing address	 of its 	principle	 office:	 	
_______________________________________	___________________________	____________	________________________	 	
 
 	___________________________________________________       ____________________    ___	______________________	_ 	
 	City	 or town	  	 	 	 	 	 	State	 	 	 	Zip	 code	 	
 
5. Description of business:	 _______________	_____________________________________________	___________________	___ 	
 
6. It submits a 	current (dated within six months) 	certificate of existence signed by the proper official of state, territory or country 	
under the laws of which it is incorporated.	 	
 
7. 	“I, HEREBY SWEAR AND AFFIRM,	 under penalty of law, that the facts contained in this document are true.”	 	
 
 	_______________________________________________________________	_____         _______________________________	 	
Signature o	f Officer or Chair of the Board	  	 	 	 	 	        	Date	          	 	
 
 	________________________________________________________	 	
Title	 	
 
 
Daytime Contact:  Phone: ______________	___________  Email: _____________	_________________	_____________________	 	
 
 
 
NOTE:	 This registration does not authorize the f	oreign corporation to transact business in the State of Montana. This is 	
only a name registration that expires on December 31 of each year. Renewal of the name registration can be processed 
between October 1 and December 31 of each year. 	Remit an additiona	l $5 	along with a written request 	if a formal 	
certificate is desired.

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