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Create a card for California Secretary of State in Halocard
In your Halocard dashboard, create a new card, name it California Secretary of State and set a limit that covers what you are about to pay.
California Secretary of State
AcceptedHalocard is accepted
Halocard is accepted at California Secretary of State. The California Secretary of State takes Visa and Mastercard for fees paid on bizfile Online, including the $20 or $25 Statement of Information, LLC and corporation filings and $5 Certificates of Status. You sign in, complete the form, then pay the cart with Pay with Credit Card. Paper filings sent by mail are paid by check or money order.
What payment methods does California Secretary of State accept?
Accepted
- AcceptedHalocard
- AcceptedCredit Cards
- AcceptedDebit Cards
- Accepted with conditionsCheck or Money OrderWith the Print and Mail option, mailed to the Secretary of State with the printed form.
What merchant category (MCC) is California Secretary of State?
9399Government services not elsewhere classified
How to pay for California Secretary of State with Halocard
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Sign in to bizfile Online and find your entity
Log in at bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov, open My Records, choose the Business tab and select your entity, or find it with Business Search.
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Open the filing or order
In the entity drawer, select File Statement of Information, File Amendment or Request Certificate. To form a new LLC or corporation, choose the form under Forms and select File Online.
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Select Pay with Credit Card in the cart
Complete the form and the Processing Fees page. The cart opens on the right; check the total and select Pay with Credit Card.
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Enter the card and select Submit Payment
Fill in the name, card number, expiration, CVV, billing address and phone number, then select Submit Payment. Download the receipt from the Payment Confirmation pop-up.
Official payment guidance from California Secretary of State
- bizfile Online help guide: https://bpd.cdn.sos.ca.gov/ucc/ucc-online-help.pdf
- Statement of Information filing tips: https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/business-entities/statements
- Service options and expedite fees: https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/business-entities/service-options
Tips for successful payments at California Secretary of State
- AcceptedSet up User Access on your entity's record in bizfile Online before you file. Since August 1, 2026 the Statement of Information option shows only to users with access.
- AcceptedPut every filing and order in the cart and check out once with Pay with Credit Card. Items you close the cart on wait in My Work Queue as Pending Online Payment.
- AcceptedPick the service option on the Processing Fees page before checkout. 24-Hour Expedite adds $350 and Same Day adds $750 to the cart.
- AcceptedEnter the billing name and address exactly as they appear on your Halocard.
California Secretary of State payment FAQ
What should I do if California Secretary of State declines or doesn't support my card?
Pay with a Halocard instead. California Secretary of State accepts it, and as a US-issued Visa credit card held in US dollars it is accepted at checkouts that are strict about card type or country. Halocard is available for customers in the US and 120+ countries, so check that your country is supported, then make a card for California Secretary of State in minutes. See the countries Halocard supports.
Can I use a virtual card for California Secretary of State?
Yes. California Secretary of State accepts Halocard, a US-issued Visa credit card that works like a debit card. Make a card just for California Secretary of State and you are in full control: set a limit, lock it or cancel it whenever you like, without ever handing California Secretary of State your bank card.
Can I keep my real card and address private from California Secretary of State?
Yes. California Secretary of State only ever sees your Halocard, never your bank card. You choose the cardholder name and billing address on each card, so your home address stays out of California Secretary of State's records. If California Secretary of State is ever caught up in a data breach, cancel that one card and make a new one in seconds.
How much does a California Statement of Information cost?
The Secretary of State charges $20 or $25 to file a Statement of Information, depending on the entity type. You file and pay online at bizfile Online with a Visa or Mastercard, and business filing fees are nonrefundable.
How do I file a Statement of Information for my California LLC?
Sign in to bizfile Online, open My Records, select your LLC and choose File Statement of Information. Details from the last statement are filled in, so confirm or update them, sign and pay in the cart with a Visa or Mastercard. Since August 1, 2026 you need User Access on the entity's record to see the option.
How do I get a California Certificate of Good Standing?
The Secretary of State issues it as a Certificate of Status. Find the entity in bizfile Online, select Request Certificate, choose Certificate of Status and pay the $5 processing fee. The certificate downloads as a PDF from the receipt and stays in My Work Queue for 90 days.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in California?
Articles of Organization for a California LLC carry a $70 processing fee on bizfile Online, plus $5 if you want a certified copy and $350 or $750 for 24-Hour or Same Day expedite. The Secretary of State notes that an LLC may also owe the Franchise Tax Board a minimum $800 tax each year.
What is bizfile Online?
bizfile Online is the California Secretary of State's portal for business entity and UCC filings, searches and orders. Business Search and plain copies are free. Filings, certified copies and Certificates of Status are paid at checkout with a Visa or Mastercard.
About California Secretary of State
The California Secretary of State is the state office that files and keeps business records for corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships. Its bizfile Online portal handles formations, Statements of Information, amendments, terminations, name reservations, Certificates of Status, certified copies and UCC lien filings.
- Website
- sos.ca.gov
- Billed by
- California Secretary of State
- Billing region
- United States ($USD)
