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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.
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.
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 aware that many transactions in the business and financial world are time sensitive. The office strongly encourages electronic filing through SOSDirect or SOSUpload to ensure swift processing times.
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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Copies of documents on file with the section or certificates issued by the Secretary of State regarding filings, including certificates of fact - status may be ordered: Online using SOSDirect. Instructions for ordering using SOSDirect. By email: corpcert@sos.texas.gov.
The Office of the Texas Secretary of State (the Office) is the only state agency authorized to issue certificates to authenticate Texas public records that will be used outside of the United States. These certificates are known as authentications, or Apostilles.