Secretary of State Site Index

About the Office

• About the Office
• Secretary of State Biography
• Deputy Secretary of State Biography
• Press Releases
• History of the Office
• Constitutional Duties
• Employment Opportunities
• Procurement Opportunities
• Publications
• Contact Us

Elections

• Current Election Information
• Voter Registration Resources
• Conducting Elections
• Candidate Information
• Officials and Officeholders
• Election Results
• Training and Educational Resources
• Help America Vote Act
  (HAVA) Funding
• Election Funds Management
• Forms, Resources and
  Legal Library
• Voting Systems
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Contact Us

Business Services

• Business Basics
• Business Start-Up Information
• Business Forms
• Filing Options
• Fee Schedule
• Copies & Certificates
• Access Entity Information
• Registered Agents
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Foreign or Out-of-State Entities
• Uniform Commercial Code
• Trademarks
• Service of Process
• Texas Business Law
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Contact Us

Uniform Commercial Code

• About the Uniform Commercial Code Section
• SOSDirect - Online Searching and Filing
• Texas Business and Commerce Code
• Fraudulent Filers
• Fees
• Filing Instructions
• UCC Forms
• Reasons for Refusal
• Administrative Rules
• Related Statutory Links
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Contact Us

Notary, Apostilles & Authentications

• About Notary Public and Apostille Services
• Forms
• Notary Public
• Apostilles/Authentication of Documents
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Contact Us

Rules & Open Meetings

• About the Texas Register Section
• Texas Register
• Texas Administrative Code
• Open Meetings
• Subscription Services
• Rule Transfers and Agency Name Changes
• Liaison General Info
• Liaison Login
• Other Resources
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Contact Us

Texas and Mexican Border Affairs

• About the Texas Border & Mexican Affairs Division
• Interagency Work Group on Border Issues
• Border Governor's Conference
• Agreement for Regional Progress
• Border Commerce Coordinator Legislative Reports
• ¿Notario Público?
• Apostilles/Authentication of Documents
• Links of Interest
• Contact Us

International Protocol

• About the International Protocol Section
• Arranging an International Visit
• Foreign Consulates in Texas
• Vienna Convention on Consular Relations
• Links of Interest

Forms & Other Services

• Other Services and Searches
• Forms
• Legislative Bills
• Credit Services Organizations
• State Seal of Texas
• Athlete Agents
• Health Spas
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Contact Us

Miscellaneous

• Help
• Key Agency Contacts
• Compact With Texans
• Open Records Policy
• Privacy Policy
• Disclaimer
• Authentication of Documents
• Citations aka Service of Process