California Secretary of State Filing Services
We prepare and submit business entity filings with the California Secretary of State and follow each one until it is accepted, for law firms, corporate legal departments, businesses, and nonprofits.
California Secretary of State
Formations, filings
and certified copies
Corporations, LLCs, LPs, and nonprofits
- From $105per filing for law firms
- Followeduntil the state accepts it
- Sacramentoand Los Angeles
- Formations to dissolutions
- Followed until accepted
- Priority, Urgent & On Demand
- 65+ years in California
Missing a filing deadline or submitting the wrong information can mean delays, penalties, or even suspension of the business. Since 1961, Direct Legal Support has handled filings for California law firms and businesses. We prepare the paperwork, submit it to the Secretary of State, and keep you informed until it is accepted.
Secretary of State Filing Rates
| Service Level | Law Firms | Party without Attorney |
|---|---|---|
| PrioritySubmitted by the next business day | $105 | $175 |
| UrgentSubmitted the same day | $155 | $200 |
| On DemandSubmitted ASAP | $185 | $225 |
Rates are per filing. Filings over 50 pages are $0.50 for each additional page. State filing fees are paid in addition to our fee. Service levels work the same way as for our court filings. We file with the Secretary of State in Sacramento and Los Angeles. Prices may change without notice.
Secretary of State Filings We Handle
We handle the full range of business entity filings with the California Secretary of State.
- Business entity formation. Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, and other formation documents for corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and nonprofits.
- Name reservations and amendments. Reserve a business name, or file amendments that change an entity's name or structure.
- Statements of Information. Corporations file every year, and LLCs and nonprofit corporations every two years. We file yours on time so the entity stays in good standing.
- Certificates of status and certified copies. Official state-issued documents for court, banking, licensing, and transactions.
- Out-of-state businesses. Register a corporation, LLC, or limited partnership formed in another state to do business in California.
- Dissolutions and withdrawals. Dissolve or cancel a California entity, or end an out-of-state entity's registration, so ongoing fees and filing duties stop.
How Our Filing Service Works
Tell Us What You Need
Call, send a message, or place an order with the entity name and the filing you need. We confirm the fee before we start.
We Prepare and Review
We prepare the documents and check them against the state's requirements to avoid rejections and delays.
We Submit the Filing
We submit to the Secretary of State in Sacramento or Los Angeles at the service level you choose.
You Get the Filed Documents
We follow the filing until it is accepted and send you the filed documents.
Start an Order or call (800) 675-5376
Why Filing Deadlines Matter
The Secretary of State warns that failing to file a required Statement of Information can lead to penalties assessed by the Franchise Tax Board and to suspension or forfeiture. A suspended corporation or LLC can lose its rights, powers, and privileges in California, including the ability to sue or defend itself in court, until it is revived.
The first Statement of Information is due within 90 days after an entity is formed or registered. After that, each one is due in a six-month window that ends with the month the entity was formed (for an out-of-state entity, generally the month it registered in California). We file within the window so your entities stay current.
Since August 1, 2026, the Secretary of State requires User Access in bizfile Online for Statement of Information filings, so an entity may need to give its filer access first. We tell you what is needed when you order.
Who We Serve
Our Secretary of State filing service is used by:
- Law firms. Outsource client filings to a trusted litigation support partner.
- Startups and entrepreneurs. Get a new business formed and registered correctly.
- Corporations. Keep multiple entities current and in good standing.
- Nonprofits. Handle the filings that nonprofit corporations need.
Why Businesses Trust Direct Legal
California Requirements
We keep up with Secretary of State rules and filing procedures.
Fast Turnaround
Urgent and On Demand service when deadlines are tight.
Careful Review
Documents are checked before submission to reduce rejections.
Kept Informed
We keep you updated from submission to acceptance.
Secure Handling
Your documents and business information are handled confidentially.
Full Litigation Support
The same company serves registered agents, files with the courts, and enforces judgments.
Secretary of State Filing Questions
What California Secretary of State filings do you handle?
We handle formations for corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and nonprofits; name reservations and amendments; Statements of Information; certificates of status and certified copies; registrations for out-of-state businesses; and dissolutions, cancellations, and withdrawals.
How much does a Secretary of State filing cost?
For law firms and legal departments, our fee per filing is $105 for Priority, $155 for Urgent, and $185 for On Demand. Parties without an attorney pay $175, $200, and $225. Filings over 50 pages are $0.50 for each additional page. State filing fees are paid in addition.
How fast is each service level?
The same as for our court filings. Priority filings are submitted by the next business day and Urgent filings the same day, when your order reaches us by our 1:00 PM Pacific deadline. On Demand submits the filing as soon as possible. After we submit, processing times are set by the Secretary of State.
How often do I need to file a Statement of Information?
Corporations file a Statement of Information every year, and LLCs and nonprofit corporations every two years. The first is due within 90 days after the entity is formed or registered, and each later one in a six-month window that ends with the month the entity was formed. Missing one can lead to penalties and suspension.
What happens if a business is suspended?
A suspended corporation or LLC can lose its rights, powers, and privileges in California, including the ability to sue or defend itself in court, until it is revived. Filing on time is the simplest way to avoid that.
Where do you file?
We file with the Secretary of State in Sacramento and in Los Angeles. Processing times after we submit are set by the Secretary of State and change with volume.
Can you get a certificate of status or certified copies?
Yes. We order certificates of status and certified copies of filed documents from the Secretary of State for court, banking, licensing, and transactions.
Can you register my out-of-state company in California?
Yes. We prepare and file the registration that lets a corporation, LLC, or limited partnership formed in another state do business in California.
Need a Secretary of State Filing?
Create a free account and submit your order in a few minutes. There are no setup fees. If you have a question first, call us or send a message.
Existing client? Log in to your portal