JEFFERSON CITY — Senator Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, highlighted today the Secretary of State’s new online system to ease filing for business owners in Missouri. Previously, only five forms could be filed online; the new system allows almost every form that must be filed with the Secretary of State to be submitted through the website. 

“I applaud the Secretary of State’s efforts to modernize the many ways we provide services to taxpayers,” said Sen. Walsh. “Making these forms available online not only eases the burden on business owners, it also utilizes technology to reduce red tape and streamline an old, outdated process. I strongly encourage business owners in our area to try out the new system.”

From one location, www.sos.mo.gov/fileonline, customers can create or amend filings for their businesses or nonprofit organizations. The site increases the available filings from five to 35, and also gives customers access to their filing history, which aids in future filings.

During his time in office, the Secretary of State has attempted to make more state services available online, including voter registration. The online registration program allows eligible Missourians to fill out registration forms online for the first time or change their registration address.

Senator Walsh’s official Senate website hosts a direct link to the Secretary of State’s online business registration tool. Visit it at www.senate.mo.gov/walsh. The senator also provides regular updates on information relevant to constituents. Sign up for these updates at her Senate website.

For more information on the online business registration system, visit www.sos.mo.gov/fileonline. For help navigating the new system, contact the business services division at the Secretary of State’s office at (888) 223-6535.