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The Secretary of State is the chief election officer for the State of Texas. The Secretary of State’s Elections Division provides assistance and advice to election officials on the proper conduct of elections.
Use SOSDirect for Online Business Filings and Searches. Upload Information Affecting One or More Business Filings.
Tracking and Other Searches. Use SOSDirect, our business application for online business filings and searches. SOS Upload - This site allows for uploading documentation required to effect one or more business entity filings. Track your business filing. UCC Filing Tracker.
For fastest service, please address your request to the appropriate department at the Office of the Secretary of State: Information about corporations and other business entities registered with this agency. In person: Corporations Section, 1019 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701.
The Secretary of State is one of six state officials named by the Texas Constitution to form the Executive Department of the State. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with confirmation by the Senate, and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
Jane Nelson was appointed the 115th Texas Secretary of State by Governor Greg Abbott on January 5, 2023. Secretary Nelson is a businesswoman and former teacher who served two terms on the State Board of Education and 30 years as a State Senator representing North Texas.
