50 State Business Filing

For quick reference, review the table below. Each row includes the state name, the filing division, phone number, and website.

State	Filing Division	Phone	Website
Alabama	Alabama Secretary of State, Business Services	(334) 242‑5324	sos.alabama.gov
Alaska	Alaska Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing	(907) 465-2550	commerce.alaska.gov
Arizona	Arizona Corporation Commission	(602) 542‑3026	azcc.gov
Arkansas	Arkansas Secretary of State, Business and Commercial Services	(877) 655-4325	businessonestop.az.gov
California	California Secretary of State, Business Programs Division	(916) 653-6814	sos.ca.gov
Colorado	Colorado Secretary of State, Business Division	(303) 894‑2200	sos.state.co.us
Connecticut	Connecticut Secretary of State, Business Services	(860) 509‑6002	portal.ct.gov
Delaware	Delaware Division of Corporations	(302) 739‑3073	corp.delaware.gov
Florida	Florida Division of Corporations	(850) 245‑6052	dos.fl.gov/sunbiz
Georgia	Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division	(404) 656‑2817	sos.ga.gov
Hawaii	Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division	(808) 586‑2727	cca.hawaii.gov/breg
Idaho	Idaho Secretary of State, Business Services	(208) 334‑2300	sos.idaho.gov
Illinois	Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services	(217) 524-8008	ilsos.gov
Indiana	Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division	(317) 234-9768	in.gov/sos
Iowa	Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services	(515) 281‑5204	sos.iowa.gov
Kansas	Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services	(785) 296‑4564	sos.ks.gov
Kentucky	Kentucky Secretary of State, Business Filings	(502) 564‑3490	sos.ky.gov
Louisiana	Louisiana Secretary of State, Commercial Division	(225) 925‑4704	sos.la.gov
Maine	Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, UCC and Commissions	(207) 624‑7752	maine.gov/sos
Maryland	Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, Charter Division	(410) 767‑1340	egov.maryland.gov
Massachusetts	Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division	(617) 727‑9640	sec.state.ma.us
Michigan	Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations Division	(517) 241‑6470	michigan.gov
Minnesota	Minnesota Secretary of State, Business Services	(651) 296‑2803	sos.state.mn.us
Mississippi	Mississippi Secretary of State, Business Services	(601) 359‑1633	sos.ms.gov
Missouri	Missouri Secretary of State, Business Services	(573) 751‑4153	sos.mo.gov
Montana	Montana Secretary of State, Business Services	(406) 444‑3665	sosmt.gov
Nebraska	Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services	(402) 471‑4079	sos.nebraska.gov
Nevada	Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division	(775) 684‑5708	nvsos.gov
New Hampshire	New Hampshire Secretary of State, Corporations Division	(603) 271‑3747	sos.nh.gov
New Jersey	New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services	(609) 292‑9292	business.nj.gov
New Mexico	New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services	(505) 827-3600	sos.nm.gov/online-services
New York	New York Department of State, Division of Corporations	(518) 473-2492	dos.ny.gov
North Carolina	North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration Division	(919) 814‑5400	sosnc.gov
North Dakota	North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services	(701) 328‑2900	sos.nd.gov
Ohio	Ohio Secretary of State, Business Services	(877) SOS-FILE	ohiosos.gov
Oklahoma	Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Services	(405) 521‑3912	sos.ok.gov
Oregon	Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division	(503) 986‑2200	sos.oregon.gov
Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations	(717) 787‑1057	pa.gov
Rhode Island	Rhode Island Secretary of State, Division of Business Services	(401) 222‑3040	sos.ri.gov
South Carolina	South Carolina Secretary of State, Business Filings	(803) 734‑2158	sos.sc.gov
South Dakota	South Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services	(605) 773‑4845	sdsos.gov
Tennessee	Tennessee Secretary of State, Business Services	(615) 741‑2286	sos.tn.gov
Texas	Texas Secretary of State, Corporations Section	(512) 463‑5555	sos.state.tx.us
Utah	Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code	(801) 530‑4849	corporations.utah.gov
Vermont	Vermont Secretary of State, Corporations Division	(802) 828‑2386	sos.vermont.gov
Virginia	Virginia State Corporation Commission	(804) 371‑9967	scc.virginia.gov
Washington	Washington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division	(360) 725‑0377	sos.wa.gov
West Virginia	West Virginia Secretary of State, Business Services	(304) 558‑8000	sos.wv.gov
Wisconsin	Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions	(608) 261-9555	onestop.wi.gov
Wyoming	Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division	(307) 777‑7311	sos.wyo.gov

 

 

Final Thoughts

At Legal Formation LLC, our goal is to simplify the process of starting and maintaining your business. This guide is designed as a one‑stop resource to help you compare state filing divisions, understand the unique filing processes, and quickly locate the essential contact details you need. Remember, while we strive to keep this information current, procedures and contact details can change. Always verify with the state’s official website before proceeding with your filing.

For more in‑depth assistance or personalized advice on Wyoming business formation, feel free to contact us or explore our other resources.

Happy filing and best of luck with your new venture!

 

 

Disclaimer: The information provided in this guide is for informational purposes only and is subject to change. Always consult the official state agency or a legal professional for the most current details.