Customer Service Update: July 1, 2025

BizFile

NEW Online Services: For faster service, UCC, Business Entities and Trademark filings, searches and orders are available online at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov. A bizfile Online account is required to submit Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships filings online. Instructions to set up a bizfile Online account are provided in the bizfile Online Account Setup and User Access Guide (PDF). Online Expedite Service is available for Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships. Online submissions will have priority over drop-off and mail submissions.

Sacramento Office: Effective Tuesday, July 1, the Business Programs Division (BPD) will provide all services on the third floor of the California Secretary of State's Sacramento building at the newly-named BPD Counter, including Apostilles, Business Entity filings, Domestic Partnerships, UCC filings, Trademarks and other Special Filings, and Notary filings. The second floor Notary counter will be closed and all Notary and Apostille inquiries should be directed to the third floor BPD Counter.

Los Angeles Office: In-person, same day service is available for Apostilles and Domestic Partnership filings. All other requests should be directed to the Sacramento office.

Sacramento Secretary of State building

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(excluding state holidays)

Office Location

1500 11th Street, 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
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