The office of the Arizona Secretary of Official is in charge of a variety of significant state duties, including acting as governor when the governor is not present. The Secretary of State is first in line to succeed the governor in the event of death, resignation, or removal from office, just like lieutenant governors in other states. The Secretary of State collaborates closely with the business world. The office’s responsibility is to keep track of partnerships among those who conduct business in Arizona. It issues certificates of registration and registers trade names and trademarks. Additionally, it registers telemarketers and nonprofits serving veterans.
General duties of the office
The office has made it a top priority to enhance Arizonans’ quality of life. Arizonans have access to information on their state and federal governments, as well as the rest of the globe, thanks to the Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records. The State Library’s resources give people the knowledge they need to make educated decisions. Election integrity and security are key responsibilities of the position. The State’s chief election official is the Secretary of State. More voter registration and encouraging participation in elections are two objectives of the office. Along with certifying voting machines, election results, candidates, and measures on the ballot, the office also certifies the outcomes of statewide elections. Additionally, the office serves as the location where lobbyists file their campaign finance and expenditure reports. The office also carries out some administrative tasks. It authorizes or prohibits the use of the Arizona Great Seal, attests to the Governor’s official actions, and seals all official papers. The office appoints notaries and validates documents that have been notarized and are being sent to other states or other countries. Chaptered bills, Senate and House memorials and resolutions, and governor vetoes are all filed in this office.
Business Services Division
Under the Uniform Commercial Code, the Business Services Division is in charge of registering trade names, liens, and trademarks. Apostilles, notices of public meetings, intergovernmental agreements, notices of employment agencies, sports agents, out-of-state landlords, telemarketers, and charitable organizations are also handled by this section. Partnerships must be incorporated through the Business Services Division, whereas corporations must be incorporated through the Arizona Corporation Commission. All of the services offered by the business service division can be obtained by phone or the internet. The official website allows users to look for available company names. On the website, you may also get the tools required to register a new firm.
Exceptions
Limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations are not registered with the Arizona Secretary of State. The Arizona Corporation Commission is a completely different organization that you must get in touch with if you wish to register a corporation or LLC.
Contact information
Office of the Secretary of State
Business Services Division
1700 W Washington St Fl 7
Phoenix AZ 85007-2808
1-800-458-5842
