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Home > Business Services

The Commercial Division encompasses Corporations, geauxBIZ, Administrative Services and Uniform Commercial Code. This page is a clearinghouse for all business-related information, from searching our database to filing a business online. Access is also available to Administrative Services for service of process information and UCC.

Are you starting a business?

File Online Fee Schedule	Forms Business License Checklist
Visit geauxBIZ for the following business start-up services:

Find resources to help plan, make key financial decisions, and complete legal activities necessary to start a business Produce a list of possible federal, state and local licenses and permits required for your business Reserve a new business name

Are you starting a business?

File Online Fee Schedule	Forms Business License Checklist
Visit geauxBIZ for the following business start-up services:

Find resources to help plan, make key financial decisions, and complete legal activities necessary to start a business Produce a list of possible federal, state and local licenses and permits required for your business Reserve a new business name

Do you need training?

We are excited to offer geauxBIZ training sessions tailored for groups interested in learning how to effectively start and manage businesses using geauxBIZ, Louisiana's online business registration and licensing tool. These sessions will provide participants with comprehensive guidance on navigating the geauxBIZ portal and completing business filings. Whether your group consists of aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, or students, our training is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively register and maintain a business in Louisiana. We can customize the sessions to fit the specific needs and interests of your group and can conduct them either virtually or in person. Contact us today to schedule a session and take the first step toward entrepreneurial success with geauxBIZ!

Do you need training?

We are excited to offer geauxBIZ training sessions tailored for groups interested in learning how to effectively start and manage businesses using geauxBIZ, Louisiana's online business registration and licensing tool. These sessions will provide participants with comprehensive guidance on navigating the geauxBIZ portal and completing business filings. Whether your group consists of aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, or students, our training is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively register and maintain a business in Louisiana. We can customize the sessions to fit the specific needs and interests of your group and can conduct them either virtually or in person.

Do you need training?

We are excited to offer geauxBIZ training sessions tailored for groups interested in learning how to effectively start and manage businesses using geauxBIZ, Louisiana's online business registration and licensing tool. These sessions will provide participants with comprehensive guidance on navigating the geauxBIZ portal and completing business filings. Whether your group consists of aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, or students, our training is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively register and maintain a business in Louisiana. We can customize the sessions to fit the specific needs and interests of your group and can conduct them either virtually or in person. Contact us today to schedule a session and take the first step toward entrepreneurial success with geauxBIZ!

Do you need training?

Are you updating or researching a business?

Order Copies or Certificates Online Commercial Database Forms	File Annual Report File Amendments Fee Schedule

Are you updating or researching a business?

Order Copies or Certificates Online Commercial Database Forms	File Annual Report File Amendments Fee Schedule

Do you need other commercial services?

Political Subdivisions Certificate Validation Corporation Newsletters Notary & Certifications	Administrative Services Uniform Commercial Code Notary Database

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Contact Us

For additional information about the the services provided by the various section in the Commercial Division, please use the following directory to contact them.

Corporations
225.925.4704
225.932.5314 fax

Legal Services
225.925.4704
225.932.5317 fax

UCC
225.925.4701
225.922.1193
225.932.5318 fax

geauxBIZ
225.925.4704
225.932.5319 fax

Louisiana State Archives

The Louisiana State Archives is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For questions regarding visiting the Louisiana State Archives, please call 225-922-1000.

The Archives Research Library hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and patrons wishing to research archival materials from the permanent collections are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance by calling 225-922-1208. Access to archival material ends at 3 p.m. on weekdays.

The Archives lobby, exhibit rooms and Research Library are also open on the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Access to archival material is not available on first Saturdays. Please note that when a major holiday falls on a Friday preceding or a Monday following the first Saturday of the month, the Archives Research Library will be closed on that first Saturday.

The Archives is located at 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.

The mailing address for all agency business is P.O. Box 94125, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125.

Community Services

Archives Lobby
225.922.1000 general inquiries
225.922.2521 facility reservations
225.922.0433 fax

Research Library
225.922.1208 genealogy and research
225.922.2012 vital records
225.922.0433 fax

Agency Services

Historical & Permanent Records
225.922.0420

Imaging & Preservation Services
225.925.7552
225.922.0002 fax

Records Management & Retention
225.922.0104
225.922.1220 fax

Records Center
225.922.1224 temporary records storage
225.922.2513 fax

Museums

Museums Division
225.342.0500

Nancy Landry
Secretary of State
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax

Catherine Newsome
First Assistant Secretary of State
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax

Shanda Jones
Undersecretary of Management and Finance
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax

Joel Watson
Deputy Secretary for Communications, Outreach and Promotions
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax

Kaylee Trisler
Public Information Officer
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax

Accounting Division
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.0929 fax

Louisiana State Archives
Melanie C. Montanaro
State Archivist and Executive Director
3851 Essen Lane
225.922.1000
225.922.0433 fax

geauxBIZ
Commercial Division
Amanda Baker
Commercial Administrator
8585 Archives Ave.
225.925.4704
225.932.5314 fax

Commissions Division
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2473 fax

GeauxVote
Elections Division
Sherri Wharton Hadskey
Commissioner of Elections
8585 Archives Ave.
800.883.2805
225.922.0900
225.922.0945 fax

Elections Operations
Bryce Bourg
Administrator
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2486
225.922.0197 fax

Human Resources Division
Daniel David
Director
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.925.6034 fax

Information Technology Division
Brad Harris
Director
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.925.4805 fax

Legal Division
Tray Wood
General Counsel
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.1180 fax

Museums Division
Thomas Carmody
State Museum Director
3015 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109
318.632.2020
318.632.2056 fax

Outreach Division
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax

Elections Services
Heather Meyers
Director
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.0900
225.922.0197 fax

Purchasing Division
Derick Bond
Director
3851 Essen Lane
225.922.2880
225.922.1075 fax

Custodian of Public Records
Tray Wood
8585 Archives Ave.
225.922.2880
225.922.2003 fax

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