The Texas Business and Public Filings Division cannot provide you with legal advice or legal referrals. If you are seeking answers to legal questions you will need to find a private attorney. For information on choosing and working with a lawyer, you may wish to visit the State Bar of Texas.

An Online Business Service from the Office of the Secretary of State. SOSDirect is available 24/7. There is a $1.00 statutorily authorized fee associated with each search, which supports the ongoing operations and enhancements of SOSDirect.

Search the Texas Secretary of State Website. EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, OUR LOBBY WALK-IN HOURS WILL BE 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. (CENTRAL), MONDAY - FRIDAY.

For fastest service, please address your request to the appropriate department at the Office of the Secretary of State: Information about corporations and other business entities registered with this agency

Use the 11-digit Comptroller's Taxpayer Number or the 9-digit Federal Employer's Identification Number.

Secretary of State Site Index . EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, OUR LOBBY WALK-IN HOURS WILL BE 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. (CENTRAL), MONDAY - FRIDAY.

Documents will appear on the filing status list once they have been entered into the system. For documents submitted by mail, fax, or personal delivery, it generally takes at least one business day from the time a document has been submitted to the office for the document to be entered into the system and show a status of Received.

The SOSUpload System allows you to upload certain documents required to create a new business entity, register an existing out-of-state business entity, or make a change to a business entity's record.

The secretary of state of Texas is one of the six members of the executive department of the State of Texas in the United States. Under the Constitution of Texas, the appointment is made by the governor of Texas, with confirmation by the Texas Senate.