Montana Title 35. Corporations, Partnerships, and Associations § 35-12-610. Term and renewal of certification

(1) Certification of a limited partnership or a certificate of authority of a foreign limited partnership is effective for a term of 5 years from the date of filing or renewal of certification or the date of issuance of a certificate. Upon application for renewal of certification on forms furnished by the secretary of state, the certification may be renewed for another 5-year term.

(2) Not less than 90 days before the expiration date of certification of a limited partnership, the secretary of state shall notify the listed general partner or partners or specified agent of the pending expiration by addressing a notice to the last-known address of the general partner or partners or specified agent.

(3) If the general partner or partners or specified agent fails to file an application for renewal with the secretary of state within a 90-day period prior to the expiration date of the certification, the secretary of state shall cancel the certification.

(4) A registration in force on July 1, 1991, expires 5 years from the date of the filing of certification or on July 1, 1992, whichever is later, if renewal of the certification is not effected in the manner provided for in 35-12-610 through 35-12-613.

(5) A certificate of authority in force on July 1, 2011, expires 5 years from the date it was filed or on July 1, 2012, whichever is later, if renewal of certification of authority is not affected as provided in 35-12-610 or 35-12-618.