ABOUT THE OFFICE

EXECUTIVE OFFICE - DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

Building & Grounds Division

The Building and Grounds Division cares for the almost century-old State Capitol and its surrounding landscape is the focus of the Building & Grounds Division of the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office. A variety of tradesmen maintains and preserves the Capitol itself, as well as the Capitol Hill Building and features around the campus. Housekeeping staff attend each of the offices located in the building while others nurture the 51 varieties of roses found in the Capitol’s test gardens. Click the links below for a map of the area, photos of the building and grounds or information on tours. For more information on this department, visit room 256 or call (501)682-1010.

Business and Commercial Services Division

The Business and Commercial Services Division provides a wide range of services to individuals and companies who conduct business within Arkansas, whether they’re based inside the state or elsewhere. The BCS division combines several departments under one convenient umbrella to streamline customer service.

BCS is Arkansas's starting point for entrepreneurs wishing to transact business in the state. Consumers can search for a unique name for their company as well as file the appropriate document types for their business. The BCS Division also records trademarks, files notary public certifications, issues Authentication of Documents and Apostilles, and records Uniform Commercial Code Filings. For more information the BCS office is located in the Victory Building on Capitol Avenue in Little Rock. Contact (800) 233-0325 or (501) 682-3409 or by email at corprequest@sos.arkansas.gov.

Communications & Education Division

The Communications and Education Division educates the young and young-at-heart about elections, the State Capitol, Arkansas history and citizenship. That information is provided through a variety of formats, from websites, events and publications to guided tours, exhibits and travelling presentations.

The department coordinates programs such as Young Voters Month, Sister Cities, and teacher in-service workshops, as well as quarterly exhibits at the Capitol that showcase Arkansas-related themes. Communications & Education staff support the Secretary of State’s other divisions through creative services such as photography, print production and event planning. Major programs of the department include voter outreach campaigns, civics education materials and the Capitol Lighting Ceremony held each December. The office also archives the architectural drawings of the Capitol and other historical documents. Contact the department by visiting room 01 at the Capitol or by calling (501) 683-0057 or by email at arsos@sos.arkansas.gov.

To schedule a Capitol tour, contact the Tour Director at (501) 682-5080.

To schedule an event at the Capitol, contact the Events Coordinator at (501) 682-3042.

For a copy of the Historical Report, contact the Capitol Historian at (501) 683-3187.

To request Educational packets for students, call (501) 682-7085.

To request a speaker, call (501) 683-3702.

To be added to our mailing list, call (501) 683-0057.

Elections Division

The Elections Division speaks to the very heart of our democratic government through the services they offer to citizens. In addition to maintaining the state’s election records, the department assists county officials with conducting federal, state and district elections. Helping to ensure compliance with federal election laws such as the National Voter Registration Act and the Help America Vote Act, the division played a central role in establishing and maintaining Arkansas’s uniform statewide voter registration system and continues to help oversee training on the state’s electronic voting systems. The department serves as a clearinghouse for campaign finance reports that are filed with the Arkansas Ethics Commission, and the library of the Elections Division maintains the journals and acts of the Legislature along with all incorporations and annexations of cities and towns. Contact this department by visiting room 26 or calling (501) 682-682-5070 or toll free at (800) 482-1127 or by e-mail at electionsemail@sos.arkansas.gov.

Fiscal Office

The Fiscal Office includes Finance, Human Resources, Purchasing, Supply and Mail sections. The Fiscal Office is also responsible for arranging insurance coverage for the Capitol and other buildings along with their contents that fall under the Secretary of State's jurisdiction, for purchasing, inventory and disbursement of Arkansas and United State flags as authorized by law. Contact the Fiscal Office by calling (501) 682-8031 or by visiting Room 12 at the Capitol or by email at business@sos.arkansas.gov.

State Capitol Police

State Capitol Police provide security for the State Capitol building and police services for the Capitol Complex. The Capitol Police Desk is located on the first floor in the Capitol. Please call (501) 682-5173 for more information about this department.

State Capitol Gift Shop

The State Capitol Gift Shop is located on the first floor of the Capitol. Offering Arkansas and Arkansas made products, the Gift Shop is open Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. For more information call (501) 682-3593.

CAPITOL HOURS

Monday - Friday 7 am - 5 pm
Holidays & Weekends 10 am - 3 pm

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