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        A Message from the Secretary of State

Secretary of State Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez

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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Watershed Protection LogoCall for Abstracts: Watershed Science and Technical Conference
September 15-16, 2010, Hotel Thayer, West Point, NY
Call for Abstracts (pdf)



Fire Chief Madison advocating the law requiring the purchase of a Carbon Monoxide Alarm As of February 22, New York homes are required to have a carbon monoxide alarm. 

Governor Paterson's Press Release »

Public Service Announcement »

OFPC Carbon Monoxide Virtual Toolbox »

New in 2010: Monthly New York State Corporations and Licensing Statistics
March Press Release »
February Press Release »
January Press Release »
Sample drawing of a Smart Growth Planning illustration
Secretary of State Cortés-Vázquez Announces $500,000 in Grants for Smart Growth Planning Projects in the Lower Hudson Valley
Awards focus on economic development, community and environmental issues important to the growing region
Press Release »


Picture of Dock in a small harbor

Secretary of State Cortés-Vázquez Announces Grants to Improve Recreational Access to Hudson River and Lake Champlain
Press Release »

 

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Department of State releases annual Local Government Efficiency report, highlighting millions of dollars in cost savings from shared services and consolidation
Press Release »

 

United States "It's in Our Hands" Census Logo

Governor Paterson Announces $2 Million in Grants for Community Groups to Ensure Every New Yorker is Counted in the 2010 Census
Press Release »

 

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Secretary of State Announces Shared Services Grants to Improve Local Government Services and Reduce Taxes
Press Release »
List of Recipients»


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Secretary of State Announces $23.8 Million in Grants for Waterfront Revitalization Projects across New York
Press Release »
List of Recipients»


merging of two fire departments from DOS grant

Click picture to learn how the Department of State is helping two Capital Region fire districts consolidate services and save taxpayers money. CBS6 in Albany reports.
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Albany:
One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231
Phone: (518) 474-4752

New York City:
123 William Street, New York, NY 10038-3804
Phone: (212) 417-5800

Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Phone: (518) 473-2492

Division of Licensing Services
Phone: (518) 474-4429

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