It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the New York State Department of State web site. Established in 1778, the Office of the Secretary of State is one of the oldest in New York State government. The office of Secretary of State is sometimes referred to as the “keeper of records,” however the Department of State is also, as you will see, a great deal more.
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News
The New York Department of State’s Office of Fire Prevention and Control Urges All New Yorkers to Make Sure Their Homes Have Working Smoke Alarms Press Release
Governor Paterson's Executive Budget Eliminates Largest Deficit in State History,
Reins in Spending
Press Release
Electoral College 2008 Press Release
Brochure (pdf)
- Christmas Tree PSA (Windows Media) (Real Player)
- Novelty Lighter 1 PSA (Windows Media) (Real Player)
Español (Windows Media) (Real Player)
- Novelty Lighter 2 PSA (Windows Media) (Real Player)
Español (Windows Media) (Real Player)
- Click here for Downloadable Video
New York Secretary of State Releases Shared Services Progress Report Projecting Local Government Cost Savings of One Quarter of a Billion Dollars
Press Release | Report (pdf)
New York Secretary of State Determines Broadwater's LNG Facility Not Consistent with the Long Island Sound Coastal Management Program
Press Release
Briefing
Decision (pdf) (html)
Stories/Photo Gallery
DOS Video
eAccessNY
Voter Registration/Education
Publications & Helpful Links
Holiday Fire Safety Bulletin
Struggling to get by?
My Benefits Website helps determine if you qualify for support
NYS Health Insurance Programs
Pool Safety Advisory
Press Release
PSA
Video
Keep Summer Fun (PDF)
Español (PDF)
Contact Information
Division of Corporations,
State Records and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Phone: (518) 473-2492Division of Licensing Services
Phone: (518) 474-4429ALBANY:
Department of State
One Commerce Plaza
99 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12231
Phone: (518) 474-4752NEW YORK CITY:
Department of State
123 William Street
New York, NY 10038-3804
Tel: (212) 417-5800
