In April 2022, the California Secretary of State launched its
new online filing system, "bizfile." While many of its
features are convenient, existing entities are required to
designate an "Authorized User" in order to file documents
online. It's particularly important to consider this, since
expedited filing options are only available online, and not over
the counter.
Many of our client entities have already established an
Authorized User with CA SOS. When our clients ask us to file an
"amendment" document, such as an amendment, merger,
conversion or termination, we can submit a request through the
California Secretary of State asking the entity's current
Authorized User to approve the addition of us as an Authorized
User. If the client knows who their current Authorized User is,
this can be a fairly simple process. However, if they don't
know who their current Authorized User is, this can be a problem
since the Secretary of State doesn't provide any
