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The Lobbyist service is for you if you are:

• A Lobbyist wishing to make application for license (Form L-1).
• Note: You must file with the Commissioner within five business days after entering into an oral or written agreement to receive payment(s) of $3,000 or more; or after receiving payment(s) of $3,000 or more for the purposes of lobbying the legislature.

The Principal's service is for you if you are:

• A Principal who has made payment(s) or who has agreed to make payments of $3,000 or more to an individual to lobby the legislature on your behalf and wish to authorize an individual to represent you (Form L-2), or
• A Principal who has made payment(s) or has agreed to make payment(s) to exceed $3,000 to individuals to lobby the legislature on your behalf, but who has not paid any single individual an amount exceeding $3,000 (Form L-3).
• A Principal who has registered with the Commissioner of Political Practices and who must file Lobbying Financial Reports (Form L-5).
• Click on the Principal button to file Form L-5 reports.

Note:

You may use either service if you are already registered and wish to update your information.

Have Questions? Please call our office at (406) 444-2942 for further clarification. Our hours are from 8am to 5pm weekdays.