Montana Non Profit Corporation Dissolution Form

In the case of a non-profit corporation that is registered in the State of Montana wanting to terminate the registered legal entity in the state, the following form has to be completed and submitted along with a $15 filing fee.

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sos.mt.gov/Business/Forms	 	57-Domestic_Nonprofit_Corporation_Articles_of_Dissolution.doc	 	Revised: 	11/09/2011	 	 	 	
 	
STATE OF MONTANA	 	
 
ARTICLES 	of DISSOLUTION 	for	 	
NONPROFIT CORPORATION	 	
(35	-2-723	, MCA	) 	
 
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 an 	original	 signature and filing	 fee.	  	This is th	e minimum information required.	 	
(This space for use by Secretary of State only)	 	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 	
 	 	
Requir	ed 	Filing Fee: $15.00	 	
 24 Hour 	Priority 	Handling check box & 	Add	 $20.00	 	
 1 Hour Expedite Handling check box & Add $100.00	
 
 	
1. The current name of this Corporation:	 ___________	____________	_______________________________________________	 	
 
2. The date disso	lution was authorized:	 ____________________________________________________________	__________	_ 	
 	(Mo	nth	/Day/	Year	) 	
3. Please check the appropriate box and provide additional information where requested. (check 	only 	one	 box)	: 	
 	
 Dissolution	 was approved by a	 sufficient vote of the Board. 	A vote of the members 	was not required.	 	
 	
 Dissolution	 was approved by a vote of the members.	 	
 
 	There were: ____________ 	memberships outstanding	: _______	____ 	voted	 for dissolution	: _____________ 	voted against.	 	
                	     	 	(outstanding #)                                                       (for #)                                                	  (against 	#) 	
 	
The number of votes cast for dissolution 	by each class entitled to vote 	was sufficient for approval.	 	
 
OR 	 	
 	
 Dissolution	 was approved by someone other than the members,	 the board, or the 	incorporators	.  	
Written approval	 35	-2-721(1)(c), MCA	: If approval of dissolution by some person or persons othe	r than the members, the 	
board, or the incorporators is required, approval in writing must be attached.	 	
 
4. Check the box below if it applies:	 	
 If the corporation is a 	Public Benefit 	or 	Religious Corporation	 notice to the	 Attorney General has been given.	 	
 	
5. The reason for filing the Articles of Dissolution (optional):	 	
______________________________________________________________________________________________________  	 	
 
_____________________________________________________________________________________	_________________  	 	
 
6. “I, HEREBY SWEAR AND AFFIRM,	 under penalty of law, that the facts contained in this document are true.”	 	
 	
_____________________________________________________________	___________________________________	______	 	
Signature of Officer or 	Chair of the Board	 	
 	
_____________________________________________	_____________________	_           	____	__________________________	 	
 	Title	 	Date	 	
 
 	
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