Montana § 32-1-1004 - Service Of Process
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 32-1-1004 — Service Of Process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-1-1004. Service Of Process
Service of process. Service of process under this part may be made by delivering a copy of the papers to be served to the secretary of state personally or by filing a copy in the secretary of state's office, accompanied by one additional copy for each foreign trust company to be served. The secretary of state shall, no later than the business day following the date of service, mail to each served foreign trust company, by certified mail, a copy of papers that were served. The copies must be mailed to the address shown for each foreign trust company in the records of the office of the secretary of state.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 32-1-1004
What does Montana Code Annotated § 32-1-1004 cover?
Section 32-1-1004 ("Service Of Process") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 32-1-1004?
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