Secretary of State of Louisiana

Structure & Organization

• The is a division of the Secretary of State's office, and is the official repository for all historical records of the state.
• The grants commission certificates to state officials, as well as justices of the peace and clergymen. This division also issues apostilles, and attests and affixes the state seal to pardons issued by the Governor.
• The registers corporations and other business entities, administers the state trademark laws, and files liens pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. This division also serves as the registered agent for service of process in certain types of lawsuits.
• The is responsible for the administration of all elections within the state. Campaign finance and lobbying are regulated by the , a separate agency.
• The operates the state's many museums and historical exhibits.
• The licenses and supervises notaries public
• The publishes the state laws of Louisiana, as well as other informational documents of the state government.
• The is responsible for educating and promoting voter rights to current and future voters by coordinating with schools, private organizations, and holding its own Voter Registration Drives.

  Other services

• The Secretary administers Louisiana's Address Confidentiality Program, which protects victims of stalking, domestic violence, and sexual abuse.
• The Secretary operates , the state's "call before you dig" program, and accepts applications for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority.

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