Secretary of State (SOS)
The Secretary of State's office is comprised of nearly 500 people who are dedicated to making government more transparent and accessible in the areas of elections, business, political campaigning, legislative advocacy, and historical treasures.
General Information: 916-653-6814
Phone Hours of Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Form a Business
Form/Register a business entity in California. Depending on the business, there can be multiple steps and required forms. The Secretary of State website can help.
General Information: 916-653-6814
Get Copies of Business Entity Documents
Request copies of filed business entity documents, or a Certificate of Status or a Certificate of Filing.
General Information: 916-653-6814
Look Up My Representatives
Use this online service to find your State Senate, State Assembly or United States Congressional Representative, as well as information on how you can contact them.
General Information: 916-653-6814
Register to Vote
The deadline to register or re-register to vote for any election is 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the 15th calendar day before that election...
General Information: 800-345-8683
Frequently Asked Questions
Phone or online requests for a Certificates of Status are not available at this time.