The Department of State strives to improve the quality of life for all Floridians by collecting public records, preserving historical and cultural heritage, promoting economic development, and protecting democracy through the oversight of fair and accurate elections.

The department's activities includes the following.

• Corporations is the state’s central location for filing business entities, trade and service marks, fictitious name registrations, judgment and federal tax liens, UCC financing statements, and notary commissions and apostilles. It serves as an informational resource for statewide business activities, registrations, and certificates and provides sole proprietors and companies with the legal right to do business in the state of Florida.
• Elections provides administrative support to ensure fair and accurate elections and promotes public participation in the electoral process. 
• Library and Information Services promotes and enhances library, records management, and archival services for the state of Florida. It also ensures access to information resources for the citizens of Florida, government agencies, libraries, businesses and educational institutions.
• Historical Resources identifies, documents, protects, preserves, interprets, and promotes Florida's historical and archaeological resources, as well as nurtures an understanding of Florida's diverse cultural fabric and promotes Florida's role in regional, national, and international history.
• Arts and Culture advances, supports, and promotes arts and culture to strengthen the economy and quality of life for all Floridians.

The funding information listed below is provided by Transparency Florida. Please contact the department for more information on its funding. Additional information about department funding and activities is available on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal.

Performance measures and standards for the department can be found in its Long Range Program Plan.

OPPAGA Reports and Presentations
A complete list of related OPPAGA reports and presentations is available on our website.

Other Reports
Florida Department of State, Annual Regulatory Plans
A complete list of Florida Auditor General reports is available on its website.

Websites of Interest
Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, Sunbiz
Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, Florida Memory
Florida Department of State, Museum of Florida History

Chapter 15 and s. 20.10, Florida Statutes

Florida Department of State Contact Website
Florida Department of State
500 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6519
(850) 245-6500
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