If the secretary of state finds that the application complies with the provisions of this part and that all fees have been paid, the secretary of state shall: (1) endorse on the application the word "filed" and the date on which the application was filed; (2) file the application in the secretary of state's office; and (3) issue a certificate of renewal to the applicant.
Filing Of Application For Renewal Of Registration Of Assumed Business Name -- Issuance Of Certificate
Mont. Code Ann. § 30-13-208, under Assumed Business Names.
Mont. Code Ann. § 30-13-208