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What does the office do and what is it responsible for?

The Office of Secretary of State is one of five constitutional officers originally designated in Indiana's State Constitution of 1816. Fifty-nine Hoosiers have served as the third highest-ranking official in state government - with Secretary White serving as the 60th Secretary of State.

Early duties of the office included the maintenance of state records and preservation of the state seal. But as state government expanded, so did the responsibilities of the Secretary of State. Present responsibilities include chartering of new business, regulation of the securities industry, oversight of state elections and working closely with vehicle dealerships throughout Indiana.

What services make up the Secretary of State's office?

There are four main divisions that comprise the Secretary ofoffice (Click on the name of the services to learn more): Business Services, Election Division, Securities Division and Dealer Services.

 

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