California Secretary of State

		Business Entity Names: Regulations are being adopted to provide written guidelines for the acceptability of a proposed corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership name.

		Notice of Change - Business Entities Filing and Order Services and Fees: Please refer to the notice for important information regarding the expansion of and changes to services effective September 15, 2008.

		Notice of Change - Certificates of Status: Please refer to the notice for important information regarding changes made to Business Entity Certificates of Status issued by the Secretary of State, effective June 21, 2008.

Business Entities (Forms, Samples & Fees)

	Filing requirements, name availability, status requests, copies/certificates
	Corporations Limited Liability Companies Limited Partnerships General Partnerships Limited Liability Partnerships Trademarks and Service Marks Miscellaneous Filings Business Entities Mail Processing Times
e-file Statement of Information
	File a Statement of Information for your corporation online.
California Business Search
	Check records online for Corporations, Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies.
Starting A Business
	A step-by-step guide for starting a business in California.

Notary

Notary Public Commissions, Education, Authentications (Apostille or Certification)

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)

Forms, Requests for Information, Liens, Revised Article 9

Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund (VCFCF)

The VCFCF protects consumers and provides restitution to victims who are unable to collect on a corporate fraud judgment.

Special Filings

Successor-in-Interest, Builder's Agent for Notice, Statement of Facts - Roster of Public Agencies, Joint Powers Agreements, Athlete Agents and various bonds

International Business Relations Program

International Resources and Business Tips

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