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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
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    • Open Records Requests
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    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
    • FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information
  • 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 complaint regarding licensed or unlicensed individuals
    • FAQ
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    • 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
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    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 - Landing Page
    • Election Results
      Results for recent and historical elections in Georgia
    • How and Where to Vote
      Voting methods and where to find your polling location
    • Register to Vote
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    • Check Voter Registration
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    • Election Details and Calendar
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    • Order Voter Lists
      Request and Order Voter Registration Lists and Files

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    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
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    • File a Complaint
      Submit a complaint to the Securities Division
    • Securities Forms
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    • Financial Literacy Programs
      Programs 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 License/Change Address
      Renew your license
    • Licensee Search
      Search for a licensee
    • Open Records Request
      For third party individuals (who are not licensees) requesting a paper License Verification
    • Subscribe to Updates
      Receive licensing updates and notifications
    • Georgia Licensing Boards
      List of Georgia Licensing Boards

    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 speaking at Rotary
January 15, 2020

Raffensperger Backs Special Election Qualifying Bill

Raffensperger announced his support Wednesday for legislation that codifies the existing process for setting special election qualifying dates.
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January 09, 2020

Secretary of State Hosts First Ever TikTok Voter-Education Challenge

Participating Student Ambassadors can win 200, or more, Student Ambassador program points for each TikTok video.
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaking at Rotary
January 09, 2020

Special Election Includes Few User Errors

Raffensperger expressed overall pleasure in the performance of Georgia’s new secure paper-ballot system during Tuesday’s special election.
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger shaking hands with rotary member
January 08, 2020

Secretary of State and Georgia Cyber Center Join Forces

Raffensperger and the Georgia Cyber Center at Augusta University announced their partnership on protecting Georgia’s election system.
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Press Release Georgia State Flag
January 06, 2020

Raffensperger Says Agency is Ready for Potential Cyber Attacks Following Strikes Against Senior Iranian Military Official

The Multi State Information Sharing and Analysis Center and the Department of Homeland Security have notified Secretary Raffensperger.
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger shaking hands with rotary member
January 02, 2020

Special Election Set for Senate District 13

The election will be Feb. 4 for the district, which includes parts of Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Lee, Sumter, Tift, Worth, Turner, and Wilcox counties.
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December 30, 2019

Largest Delivery to Date of Paper-Ballot System

The Secretary of State’s Office will deliver the largest shipment to metro Atlanta of equipment for Georgia’s new secure paper-ballot system. 
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaking at Rotary
December 30, 2019

Deadline Today to Register for Special Election

Today is the last day to register to vote in next month’s special election to fill the vacancy in House District 171.
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December 23, 2019

Secure the Vote trailer at Liberty County in January

The Secure the Vote trailer visits are scheduled Saturday, January 11 at Hinesville Health Clinic and the Liberty County Community Complex.
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Press Release Georgia State Flag
December 19, 2019

Bipartisan Rules Posted for Paper-Ballot System

The rules require county poll managers to test each BMD before every election to ensure that voters’ selections will be accurately printed.
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December 19, 2019

Outreach Efforts Save Voters’ Registration

The agency also announced that more than 462,000 people have registered to vote in the 12 months.
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Press Release Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaking at Rotary
December 19, 2019

Secretary Raffensperger Extends Timeline for 22,000 Inactive Voters

The affected individuals voted or had some other type of contact with the voter-registration system in early 2012 but not since.
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