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The secretary of state is responsible for overseeing elections in the state; registering business entities (corporations, etc.) and granting them the authority to do business within the state; registering secured transactions; and granting access to public documents.
1. First, register with the Ohio Secretary of State. Registration information as well as forms are available online or at (877) SOS-FILE. 2. Obtain a federal Employer Identification Number (EIN). Contact the Internal Revenue Service to learn additional information and an online application at IRS.gov - search "EIN." 3. Open a Bank Account.
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Elections and Voting in Ohio. With thousands of locations to get registered, hundreds of hours to cast a ballot, and three different options for voting, all eligible Ohioans have equal access to one of the best elections systems in the country. Here you can find more information about voting, candidates, the election calendar, absentee voting ...
Notary. Notary Commission Application Requirements (opens in a new window) Criminal Records Check. Education and Testing. Search Notaries (opens in a new window) Notary Information, Resources and FAQs. Submit a Complaint Regarding an Ohio Notary Public.
Business Services. Filing Forms & Fee Schedule. All forms can be submitted online at www.OhioBusinessCentral.gov. To file on paper, please note that we may only accept single-sided, 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper as the documents are all scanned and imaged into our database after being processed.
The Ohio Secretary of State's Office offers a series of online guides that Ohioans can use to establish different types of business entities and properties. Entities covered include corporations, LLCs, nonprofits, partnerships, trademarks, and more.
