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| What's the Secretary of State's Role?
Background
If you incorporated your organization in
California or registered your out-of-state ("foreign") nonprofit
corporation here, the Secretary of State is the agency you (or your
service company) contracted with.
Filing Requirements
Domestic (Calif.-based) nonprofit corporations must file a Statement of
Information (Form SI-100) every two years. You may file it online or send it in the
mail.
To File the Statement of Information
Here's the best way to file the Statement of Information: - Download, fill in, and print out the Statement of Information (Form SI-100)
- Then file it online by clicking here and transferring the information.
This process allows you to both file immediately and retain
a paper copy of what you've filed. (If the system does not let you file
online, it means that your Statement of Information is not yet due.) |
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Check your status
I recommend checking the Secretary of State's Web site several times a
year . . . it's the quickest way to find out if you're still in good
standing with them. Click here to check your status.
A Diagnostic Tool
The
Secretary of State's Web site is particularly valuable as a
"diagnostic" tool because delinquencies with other agencies
(Attorney General and Franchise Tax Board) will often show up on that site.
Cause of Suspension
Failure to file the Statement of Information is, in my experience, the single most common cause of corporate suspension. To Resolve Suspension
The Secretary of State's number is 916-657-5448, but they're not easy to reach. I usually contact the Franchise Tax Board to resolve compliance issues with the Secretary of State.
Out of State Corporations
If you're an out-of-state ("foreign") corporation registered in California, you'll need to file Form SI-350 annually. |
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