Montana Trade Name Filing Costs
Filing a Trade Name in Montana involves two costs: our $99 service fee and the county filing fee. There are no hidden charges, no upsells, and no surprise fees.
Our Service Fee: $99
Our flat service fee covers:
- Trade Name name availability search
- Preparation of all filing paperwork
- Submission to the county clerk's office
- Filing confirmation and certificate
- Compliance reminders for renewal deadlines
- Document storage in your online dashboard
County Filing Fees
The county filing fee across Montana is $20. This fee is paid to the county clerk's office and is separate from our service fee.
Your total cost to file is our $99 service fee plus the county filing fee for your specific county. Check your county page for the exact fee in your area.
Cost Comparison
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Get Started| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Our service fee | $99 |
| County filing fee | $20 |
| Total | $119 |
What's Not Included
Our service covers the Trade Name filing itself. Additional costs you may encounter separately include:
- Business licenses and permits — Varies by city and industry
- DBA publication — Some Montana counties require you to publish your Trade Name in a local newspaper (costs vary)
- Business bank account — Most banks offer free business checking, but requirements vary
- Renewal fees — Trade Name registrations expire and must be renewed (see our renewal guide)
No Hidden Fees
We believe in transparent pricing. The $99 you see is the $99 you pay. County or state filing fees are government charges that go directly to the filing office — we don't mark those up.