Welcome to the Texas Secretary of State. 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.

An Online Business Service from the Office of the Secretary of State. SOSDirect is available 24/7. There is a $1.00 statutorily authorized fee associated with each search, which supports the ongoing operations and enhancements of SOSDirect.

The Texas Business and Public Filings Division cannot provide you with legal advice or legal referrals. If you are seeking answers to legal questions you will need to find a private attorney. For information on choosing and working with a lawyer, you may wish to visit the State Bar of Texas.

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

Secretary of State Site Index . EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, OUR LOBBY WALK-IN HOURS WILL BE 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. (CENTRAL), MONDAY - FRIDAY.

Documents will appear on the filing status list once they have been entered into the system. For documents submitted by mail, fax, or personal delivery, it generally takes at least one business day from the time a document has been submitted to the office for the document to be entered into the system and show a status of Received.

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.

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.

Use SOSDirect for Online Business Filings and Searches. Upload Information Affecting One or More Business Filings. General Information for New and Existing Businesses

The secretary of state of Texas is one of the six members of the executive department of the State of Texas in the United States. Under the Constitution of Texas, the appointment is made by the governor of Texas, with confirmation by the Texas Senate.