Business Services

The Secretary of State's Client Service Center is open and serving walk-in customers from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To comply with Governor DeWine's directive, customers are encouraged to wear a facial covering and follow social distancing guidelines. Clients who are sick or have been exposed to COVID-19 in the past 14 days may not enter. Only three customers may be in the Client Service Center at a time.

However, the front door to new businesses in Ohio is always open at OhioSOS.gov/Businesses. Business filings may be submitted online at OhioBusinessCentral.gov.

Records filings such as Apostille requests and Minister License applications and business filings may be mailed to 22 N. Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 or submitted in person.

A secure drop box is available at this address during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please contact us at [email protected] or 877.767.3453 for additional assistance.

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