California Secretary of State

Student Mock Election

To encourage students to become active voters once they are old enough to cast a ballot, Secretary of State Alex Padilla and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson invite high school and middle school students, teachers and principals to participate in the California Student Mock Election, which will take place on October 9, 2018, for the Gubernatorial General Election.
LLC Formations Online

California businesses can now submit their LLC Formation documents online through the bizfile California portal.
California State Government and Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II

Our newest exhibit is
“California State Government and Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II."
Safe at Home

California's confidential mail program website is new and improved! The changes to the website make it easier to learn about the program, who is eligible to participate, the benefits, and how to apply. Starting January 1, 2018, we will also expand our program to serve victims of human trafficking.

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