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Whether you are filing a business, wish to learn more about voting, or need assistance with another service, the Texas Secretary of State is here to serve you.
You may continue to submit business entity filings through SOSDirect and SOSUpload for the foreseeable future. For UCC-related services, such as submitting filings, searches, and orders, you may continue to use SOSDirect until they transition to SOSPortal in late 2024.
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.
Online Filing. Online services are available through our website at SOSDirect, including the ability to: file business formation documents; receive evidence of processing in real-time; order certified or plain copies and order certificates of fact; file UCCs; search for business entities/obtain entity information; print copies of imaged documents;
The Section also provides records information by telephone and email and provides plain and certified copies upon request. Although the Section continues to accept documents by fax and mail, an increasing number of documents are received through electronic submission on SOSDirect.
Contact the Agency. Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. Lobby Hours for In-Person Business: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. Maps: Capitol Complex (PDF) | Driving Directions and Parking. Service Animals: Access to Public Places.
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.
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Use SOSDirect for Online Business Filings and Searches. Upload Information Affecting One or More Business Filings.