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    The Office of the Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger

    The Georgia Secretary of State oversees voting, tracks annual corporate filings, grants professional licenses, and oversees the state's securities' market.

    • SOS Office Homepage
      Secretary Brad Raffensperger and his staff are honored to serve the citizens of Georgia.
    • About Secretary Raffensperger
      Get to know Georgia's Secretary of State.
    • Staff Directory
      View our staff directory and contact information.
    • Employment & Internships
      Apply for a job/internship at our office.
    • Proof of Citizenship
      Documents that serve as acceptable proof of citizenship in the state of Georgia.
    • Open Records Requests
      All Georgia public records are available for inspection and copying unless they are specifically exempted from disclosure under the law.

    MORE RESOURCES

    • ADA Grievance Complaints
    • Student Ambassadors Program
    • Claims Advisory Board
    • Stop Voter Fraud
    • Contact Us
  • Business

    Georgia Corporations Division

    Corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships in Georgia are formed by filing with the Corporations Division. Some foreign (out-of-state) entities which do business in Georgia also must file with the Corporations Division.

    • The Corporations Division
      The Corporations Division of the Georgia Secretary of State
    • Search for a Business
      Search for a Georgia registered business entity
    • Create a Domestic Entity
      How To Create a Domestic Entity in Georgia
    • Business FAQs
      Browse Business FAQs
    • Complete Annual Registration
      How To Complete Annual Registration
    • Register a Foreign Entity
      How to Register a Foreign Entity in Georgia
    • Filing Fees
      Filing Fees and Expedited Processing of Document Filings
    • Online Services
      Conveniently Complete Many Filings Online

    MORE RESOURCES

    • First Stop Information Center
    • Which Legal Entity is Right for Your Business
    • Georgia Department of Economic Development
    • Georgia Chamber of Commerce
    • U.S. Small Business Administration
    • Women’s Business Centers
  • Charities

    Georgia Charities Division

    The Charities division enforces the laws regulating charitable organizations, paid solicitors, and solicitor agents.

    • Charities Division
      Charities information for the State of Georgia
    • Charities How-To Guide
      How to start, register, renew, amend, reinstate, or withdraw a charity in Georgia
    • About the Division
      Learn about the Charities Division
    • Contact Us
      Contact the Charities Division
    • File a Complaint
      File a Charities related complaint
    • FAQs
      Frequently asked questions about Charities
    • Verify Permit
      Verify a Charitable Org
    • Subscribe To Updates
      Subscribe to update notifications from the Charities Division

    MORE RESOURCES

    • Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance
    • GuideStar
    • Charity Navigator
    • Charity Watch
    • IRS-Charities and Non-Profits
    • Search for Tax-Exempt Orgs
  • Elections

    Georgia Elections Division

    Proud to be of service to Georgia’s voters and candidates, the Elections Division of the Secretary of State’s Office organizes and oversees all election activity, including voter registration, municipal, state, county, and federal elections.

    • Elections Division
      The Georgia Elections Division - Voter and Election information
    • Election Results
      Results for recent and historical elections in Georgia
    • How and Where to Vote
      Voter information on how to register and finding your polling location
    • Register to Vote
      Eligible Georgians can register to vote online
    • Check Voter Registration
      Check your voter registration information
    • Election FAQs
      Frequently asked questions about Georgia elections
    • Elections and Voter Registration Calendars
      2021 and 2022 Elections Calendars
    • Order Voter Lists
      Instructions for Requesting and Ordering Voter Registration Lists and Files

    MORE RESOURCES

    • Receive a Great Seal Certification
    • Online Voter Registration
    • My Voter Page
    • Georgia Election Code
    • Voters With Disabilities
    • VoteSafe
  • 24EEC9DA-927B-401D-BC2A-F10FC41E94F1 Securities

    Georgia Securities Division

    The Securities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State is charged with the implementation and enforcement of the Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008.

    • Securities Division
      The Securities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State
    • About the Division
      Get to know the Georgia Securities Division
    • Cemeteries
      The Board of Cemeterians licenses and regulates cemeteries
    • FAQs
      Frequently asked questions regarding Securities
    • File Online
      Securities Offering Upload Form
    • File a Complaint
      Submit a complaint to the Securities Division
    • Securities Forms
      Forms related to Georgia Securities Division
    • She Leads
      The financial literacy program aimed at empowering Georgians to optimally manage their finances and build financial success.
    • Subscribe To Updates
      Subscribe to update notifications from the Securities Division

    MORE RESOURCES

    • FINRA Broker Check
    • Investment Advisor Lookup
    • Investor Education and Protection Resources
    • Military Families Financial Field Manual
    • Registering and Notice Filing a Securities Offering
    • Investor & Financial Literacy Guide
  • Licensing

    Georgia Professional Licensing Boards Division

    The Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Secretary of State’s Office provides administrative support to the 42 licensing boards housed with our agency.

    • Licensing Division
      The Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Secretary of State’s Office.
    • About the Division
      Learn about the Georgia Licensing Division
    • Apply for a License
      Submit an online license application
    • File a Complaint
      File a complaint regarding licensed or unlicensed individuals
    • Renew a License
      Renew a license online
    • Licensee Search
      Search for a licensee
    • Subscribe to Updates
      Receive licensing updates and notifications
    • Georgia Licensing Boards
      List of Georgia Licensing Boards
    • Professional Licensing Boards - Active Licenses
      Summary of active licenses by Board

    MORE RESOURCES

    • Roster Request - Online
    • Roster Requests - Download Form
    • General Provisions and Joint Secretary Proposed Rules
    • Joint Secretary Licensing Rules
    • Order Georgia License Verification
    • Print Your Georgia License
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger official photo
January 07, 2022

Secretary Raffensperger Successfully Defends Georgia Law in Court

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled in favor of Secretary Raffensperger, reversed a lower court ruling and vacated an injunction.
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger at press conference
December 31, 2021

Secretary Raffensperger Responds to Partisan Redistricting Lawsuits: “Entrenching the Failed Policies of the Biden Administration”

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger pushed back against recently filed lawsuits against Georgia’s new district maps.
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaking at Rotary
December 14, 2021

Georgia Ranks 1st in Election Integrity Scorecard

Georgia has ranked first on the Heritage Foundation’s new Election Integrity Scorecard after passage of Georgia’s new election law, SB202.
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger shaking hands with rotary member
December 01, 2021

Raffensperger Sues DOJ Over Political Challenge of Ga. Law

The lawsuit is to enforce a Freedom of Information Act request regarding the motivation behind DOJ’s lawsuit against Georgia's Election Integrity Act.
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger official photo
October 11, 2021

Secretary Raffensperger Calls On Department Of Justice To Investigate Allegations Of Fulton County Shredding Applications

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Fulton County elections.
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger at press conference
September 16, 2021

Raffensperger’s Call For Citizen-Only Elections Supported By National Voting-Integrity Group

Raffensperger is being joined by a national voting-integrity group in his call to prohibit anyone from voting who isn’t a citizen of the U.S.
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger shaking hands with rotary member
September 15, 2021

Raffensperger Condemns "Bought And Paid For" Stacey Abrams Lobbyist To Oversee Fulton Elections; Threatens Removal Of Fulton Election Board

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger condemns the blatantly political appointment of a lobbyist for Stacey Abrams
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Press Release Georgia State Flag
September 01, 2021

Secretary Raffensperger Calls On Department Of Justice To Release Contacts With Stacey Abrams And Other Liberal Activist Groups

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has filed a Freedom of Information Act request (FOIA) with the U.S. Department of Justice
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger official photo
August 23, 2021

Elections Integrity Act Passes Another Test In Court

Detractors of the common-sense reforms have called the changes in SB 202 “Jim Crow 2.0,” but Judge Boulee disagreed.
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaking at Rotary
August 18, 2021

State Election Board Names Bipartisan Panel To Review Fulton Voting

The State Election Board voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint a bipartisan panel to review Fulton County.
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Press Release Georgia State Flag
August 11, 2021

Raffensperger Calls On Legislature To Pass Amendment To Prevent Noncitizens From Voting

Raffensperger called for the General Assembly to pass an amendment to the state constitution to ensure that only U.S. citizens be allowed to vote
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Press Release Georgia State Flag
August 09, 2021

Yet Again, Reality Wins And Disinformation Loses In Court

Election-integrity deniers were dealt another blow on Friday, thanks to the 11th Circuit U.S Court of Appeals
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