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SOS Modernization Program

Introducing SOS Portal

Our new hub for our online business and government filing services.

View a list of services currently available in SOS Portal

Texas is improving business and government filings!

The SOS is modernizing its systems to make it easier to handle your filing needs. Our goal? To create a user-friendly experience that takes the hassle out of filing for businesses and individuals alike.

Please visit the page periodically to learn more about the latest services available in our new portal.

Business Filings Now Available on the SOSPortal

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Doing business in Texas is bigger and easier than ever! SOSPortal will replace both SOSDirect and SOSUpload, bringing filing, ordering, and searching together into a single, streamlined platform.

For updates on SOSPortal and other modernization efforts, sign up here.

What is changing?

The transition to SOSPortal introduces several enhancements designed to make filing easier and more efficient. Key features and enhancements include:

  • A modern, user-friendly design
  • Enhanced security through multi-factor authentication
  • Ability to file all documents through SOSPortal, including mergers and conversions
  • Option to save filings as drafts
  • Ability to check status and retrieve filings from the My Submissions page
  • Shopping cart and expedited submission options
  • Client Accounts will not be available in the new system.
  • Accepted payment methods in SOSPortal will be ACH and credit card.

Latest Updates

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+   January 2025: Government Filing Services Now Available in SOS Portal

In celebration of Texas Register’s 50th Anniversary, it got an upgrade! The new Texas Register Liaison Center went live on the SOS Portal on January 10, 2025.

Notary Public and Notary Complaints are now also available on the SOS Portal as of January 21, 2025.

+   October 2024: New Online Registration Applications are now live on SOS Portal

SOS Portal now supports Vision Support Organization registrations and Credit Services Organizations, as required by Chapter 74 of the Business and Commerce Code.

+   August 2024: LegalEase® payment option discontinued as of October 1, 2024

For LegalEase® customer or service-related questions, please contact Frost Treasury Management Customer Service at (888) 481-0336.

+   July 2024: SOS Client Accounts are changing

As services transitioned to the new SOS Portal, all clients will need to create a new customer account in the new SOS Portal. The new system will require you to pay for services as you go, and the SOS will no longer allow fund balances to be maintained at SOS. However, during this transition period, clients may still use fund balances to pay for services through SOSDirect, or SOSUpload. You may continue to submit business entity filings through SOSDirect and SOSUpload for the foreseeable future.

You may request a refund for the account balance by sending an email to accounting@sos.texas.gov and include the name of the entity/individual associated with your account. Please note that the SOS can only issue refunds upon request from the account holder.

+   June 2024: Introducing our new Data Broker Online Registration

We just launched our new system that allows data brokers to register as required by Chapter 509 of the Business and Commerce Code. Visit our Data Broker page for more details.