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Find information and services for business filings, voting, and other topics from the Texas Secretary of State. Learn about the latest news, press releases, and events from Secretary Jane Nelson.
- Business Services
The Texas Business and Public Filings Division cannot...
- About Sos
The Secretary serves as Chief Election Officer for Texas,...
- Elections
The Secretary of State is the chief election officer for the...
- Notary & Apostilles
About the Statutory Documents Section. Lobby Walk-in Hours:...
- Taxable Entity Search
Search for taxable entities in Texas by name, identification...
- Business Forms
The secretary of state has promulgated certain forms...
- Filing Options
Online Filing. Online services are available through our...
- Copies and Certificates
A "certificate of fact - status" is a certificate issued by...
- Rules & Meetings
State Rules and Open Meetings . A weekly publication, the...
- Registration Forms
Foreign Corporate Fiduciary Estates Code Filing - Form to be...
- Business Services
Find out how to reach the Texas Secretary of State office by phone, email, mail or in person. Choose a contact based on the topic of your inquiry, such as business filings, elections, notary public, or media inquiries.
The Texas Secretary of State is appointed by the Governor and serves as Chief Election Officer, Chief International Protocol Officer, and keeper of the state seal. The Office also publishes rules and regulations, files official records, and commissions notaries public.
- Online Filing
- Expedited Service
- Preclearance Services
- Payment Methods
- Alternate Return Methods
- Fax Filing
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Online services are available through our website at SOSDirect, including the ability to: 1. file business formation documents; 2. receive evidence of processing in real-time; 3. order certified or plain copies and order certificates of fact; 4. file UCCs; 5. search for business entities/obtain entity information; 6. print copies of imaged document...
Expedited service means that the documents are processed before other documents received the same day and the filing party is notified in writing by email of the filing disposition. The Secretary of State offers expedited service for: 1. business organization documents; and 2. the issuance of certified copies and certificates relating to those docu...
The Secretary of State will pre-clear a business filing instrument upon written request. The fee is$50per instrument. Generally, an instrument submitted for preclearance is a draft of an instrument that will be submitted for filing at a later date. The instrument to be pre-cleared will not be filed, but reviewed for compliance with minimal statutor...
Credit Card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa. Credit card payments are subject to an additional statutory convenience fee of 2.7% of amount charged)Check (personal or business)Money orderCashEvidence of filing is typically returned by regular mail for documents received by mail, fax, or personal delivery. If you require an alternate return method, such as return of your documents by a shipping company like Federal Express, the Secretary of State will attempt to accommodate your request. In other words, we cannot return your documents b...
When documents may be filed with reproduced signatures, the Secretary of State accepts faxed documents for filing. Fax filings for business organization filings should clearly specify whether expedited service is requested. Fax number for transmitting business organization filings: (512) 463-5709
Learn how to file business documents online or by mail, fax, or personal delivery with the Texas Secretary of State. Find out about expedited service, preclearance, payment methods, and alternate return methods.
The Texas Secretary of State provides online services for business filings, searches, and authentication of documents. You can also access information on business opportunities, credit services, debt collectors, health spas, and more.
The Secretary of State is the chief election officer for the State of Texas. Learn about voter registration, election laws, voting technology, and upcoming elections from the official website.
The Texas Secretary of State provides online and in-person services for new and existing businesses, such as name availability, formation, registration, amendment, termination, and certification. Find information, forms, fees, FAQs, and resources for starting or managing a business in Texas.
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