Surplus Lines
Rules regarding Surplus Lines are outlined in Montana Code Annotated. Montana imposes a 2.75% premium tax that is calculated on the total premium. A 2.5% fire tax pertains to the portion of the policy on which fire coverage premium is being charged.
On-Line Submissions
You can review your entries for the past year and enter your submissions, endorsements and cancellations. Note: you are still responsible to keep copies for your internal recordkeeping. Surplus line taxes and fees are due annually on April 1. See our End of Year Filing Procedures for more information.
Lists
To submit suggested changes to the Surplus Line Approved Risk List or if you have any questions about Montana Surplus Lines, please call Pam Daugherty at (406) 444-9751 or email Pam at pdaugherty@mt.gov
Filing Forms
- Independently Procured Form (available by contacting producerlicensing@mt.gov)
- Surplus Lines Submission Form
- Endorsement/Cancellation Cover Sheet: No Stamping Fee
- Zero Premium Filing Form is not required
- W-9 Form for refunds
Refund of Surplus Lines Taxes and Fees
All refunds issued by the Office of the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Montana State Auditor must have a completed form W-9 with a year-end surplus lines tax statement that supports the refund. The W-9 form must be completed annually by either an agency (which may be used for more than one agent) or for each individual agent.