Below are links to the secretary of state or business filing office for each state. This is the state office that handles business formation filings, business name searches, annual business filings, and other business-related public matters. You will need to check with this office in the state where you are located or where you do business to find out what business filing obligations you have in that state. This office also serves as a resource for businesses starting or operating in the state and provides helpful information and links to other resources, including licensing, tax filings, and employment matters.
Secretary of State Offices
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming


