CLOSING OR RELOCATING A BRANCH BANK

(1) A Montana state-chartered bank that desires to relocate or close a branch temporarily or permanently must give notice to its customers using the Notice of Relocation of Bank Branch form, April 30, 2025, version, or Notice of Closure of Bank Branch form, June 29, 2020, version. The forms are located on the department’s website at banking.mt.gov . A bank may amend the form as needed or include additional information in the form as appropriate. (2) The relocation or closure form must be posted at the branch at least thirty days before the relocation or closure of the branch. The relocation or closure form must be provided to the department at the same time. The bank must also notify its customers at least thirty days before the relocation or closure by any effective method. (3) The department reserves the right to request additional information regarding the closure or relocation of a branch. Authorizing statute(s): 32-1-211 , 32-1-218 , 32-1-372 , MCA Implementing statute(s): 32-1-211 , 32-1-218 , 32-1-372 , MCA History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 1698, Eff. 9/12/20; AMD, 2025 MAR, Notice No. 2025-900, Eff. 9/13/25.