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Please see below for a list of October 2017 state holidays and office closures. State filing offices occasionally make last-minute changes to their holiday closing schedules. We will update this list as we become aware of any such changes. 

CLAS Information Services is a proud gold-level sponsor of the upcoming National Public Records Research Association (NPRRA) Conference taking place September 21-23 in Nashville Tennessee.The annual event brings together public

CLAS Information Services is excited to share that we have been named one of Sacramento’s Best Places to Work by the Sacramento Business Journal. The annual Best Places to Work contest honors companies that foster a great workplace and includes companies[..]

CLAS is excited to share that we have launched a brand new online education series. The series provides free online access to recorded versions of these popular CLAS webinar presentations: 

Several states have new business legislation taking effect during the month of August. Please see below for summaries of the laws that will go into effect in Arizona, Colorado, Delaware and North Dakota.

There are many options available for those who need a UCC search. It is important to have a good understanding of the various types of UCC searches you can choose from so you can make an informed decision about which option best meets the needs of your[..]

The nation’s three largest credit-reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, have implemented new stricter standards for the reporting of tax liens and civil judgments.

Please see below for a list of August 2017 state holidays and office closures. State filing offices occasionally make last-minute changes to their holiday closing schedules. We will update this list as we become aware of any such changes. 

A recent internal audit at the California Secretary of State's office has concluded that the state has been incorrectly applying statutory fees to certified document requests. As a result, the state will be changing the way they charge

Every registered business (Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Limited Partnership, etc.) is required to appoint and maintain a Registered Agent in every state where it is registered to do business. A Registered Agent is the person or