As of Nov. 10, lobby hours for in-person business are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. For candidate filings, please contact the Elections Division.
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Apostille/Authentication services now available by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Walk-in service available Mondays and Fridays. More Information

SOS Help Desk

As we continue to modernize our agency's services, use the lists below to easily find and access our online services and resources.

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+ Services Currently Available in SOSDirect

Formations and Registrations

  • Form a Texas Entity
  • Register a Non-Texas Entity

Changes to Your Business

  • Assumed Name Certificates
  • Changes to Registered Agent or Registered Office
  • Changes to Business Entity Name
  • Termination and Withdrawal
  • Reinstatements (following a Tax Forfeiture only)
  • Periodic Reports

Search and Order Records

  • Business Searches and Copies
  • Order Certificates of Fact

SOSDirect System Guide and Filing Fee Schedules

SOS Portal logoSOSPortal Help

+ Services Currently Available in SOSPortal

  • Trademark or Service Mark registration, renewal, assignment, or transfer of ownership
  • Trademark Searches
  • Data Broker Registrations
  • Vision Support Organization Registrations
  • Credit Services Organizations
  • Third-Party Debt Collectors
  • Texas Register
  • UCC Filings and Searches
  • Notary Commissions
  • Notary Complaints

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