OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE

http://www.sots.ct.gov

The office of the Secretary of the State was established in 1638 and is located at 30 Trinity Street, Hartford, CT 06106. It is designated by the Constitution and General Statutes of Connecticut as the official keeper of public records and documents. The office is responsible for the administration of corporations as well as the registration of trademarks and the licensing and regulation of certified public accountants. The Secretary of the State serves as the Commissioner of Elections. The office administers, interprets and implements election laws and ensures fair and partial elections.

There are six divisions of the Office of the Secretary of the State:

1) Commercial Recording-Files and maintains business and corporate record and includes the Commercial Recording Division that disseminates information to the public, business, banking and legal communities.

2) Election Services-Administers interprets and implements all state and federal laws pertaining to elections, primaries, nominating procedures, campaign finance and the acquisition and exercise of voting rights.

3) Information Technology-Maintains all computer systems within the agency and provides support to statewide programs including the centralized Voter Registration System and the Connecticut Finance Information System.

4) Management and Support Services-Administers the office and distributes the "Blue Book"(Connecticut State Register and Manual).

5) Records and Legislative Services-Official keeper of all acts of the General Assembly, publishes the State Register and Manual and administers the state's Notary Public Program.

6) The State Board of accounting-Regulates the practice of public accountants and issues the licenses for Certified Public Accountants.