The Office of the Texas Secretary of State will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
IN-PERSON SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE HAVE MOVED TO 400 W. 15TH STREET. PARKING DETAILS AND MORE INFORMATION
Apostille/Authentication services now available by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Walk-in service available Mondays and Fridays. More Information
Election Notice:  Early voting for the May 26 Primary Runoff Election runs from Monday, May 18 – Friday, May 22, 2026.  |  ID requirements for voting in person  |  ID requirements for voting by mail  |  Visit VoteTexas.gov for more election 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

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+ 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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