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NOTE: Questions concerning the organization of corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, foreign (other state) corporations, qualifying or registering to do business in California, dissolutions, articles of incorporation, certificates of good standing, current officers and directors, agents for service of process, and name availability should be addressed to the Business Programs Division of the California Secretary of State.

The Department of Corporations has four offices that are located in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.  The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays.

  • If you have any questions or comments regarding this site, please contact the Webmaster@corp.ca.gov.
  • If you have any questions regarding the laws administered by Securities Regulation Division, call (866) 275-2677 or 866 ASK CORP or outside the U.S. (916) 327-7585.
  • For information regarding broker-dealers, broker-dealer agents and investment advisers call (866) 275-2677 or 866 ASK CORP or outside the U.S. (916) 327-7585.
  • For information regarding the laws administered by the Financial Services Division call (866) 275-2677 or 866 ASK CORP or outside the U.S. (916) 327-7585.
  • To contact the Department's Consumer Services Office, call (866) 275-2677 or 866 ASK CORP or outside the U.S. (916) 327-7585.
  • 320 West 4th Street, Suite 750
    Los Angeles, CA 90013-2344
    (213) 576-7500
    (866) 275-2677 or 866 ASK CORP
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  • 1515 K Street, Suite 200
    Sacramento, CA  95814-4052
    (916) 445-7205
    (866) 275-2677 or 866 ASK CORP
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  • 71 Stevenson Street, Suite 2100
    San Francisco, CA 94105-2980
    (415) 972-8559
    (866) 275-2677 or 866 ASK CORP
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  • 1350 Front St., Room 2034
    San Diego, CA 92101-3697
    (619) 525-4233
    (866) 275-2677 or 866 ASK CORP
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NOTE: The maps to the offices are provided by "Yahoo Maps." The products and services advertised are not promoted or endorsed by California Department of Corporations.

2008 State Holidays

  • Tuesday, January 1 - New Years Day
  • Monday, January 21, Martin Luther King Day
  • Tuesday, February 12, Lincoln's Birthday
  • Monday, February 18 - President's Day
  • Monday, March 31 - Ceasar Chavez Day
  • Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day
  • Friday, July 4 - Independence Day
  • Monday, September 1 - Labor Day
  • Monday, October 13 - Columbus Day
  • Tuesday, November 11 - Veteran's Day
  • Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday, November 28 - Day after Thanksgiving
  • Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day

** When a holiday falls on a Sunday, it's observed the following Monday