Attachment E Secretary of State Attachment~1.pdf

This is a bidding requirement attachment from a California state or local procurement process that specifies submission requirements for the Secretary of State Certification Printout. Bidders are required to include a printout from the California Secretary of State Business Search website (https://businesssearch.sos.ca.gov/) as part of their bid submission. The document provides instructions on how to conduct a business entity search through the online portal, which provides access to information for corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships registered with the California Secretary of State. The search function allows users to locate entities by corporation name, LP/LLC name, or entity number, with detailed guidance on search procedures and tips available through the website.

The only exemption from this certification requirement applies to individual and sole proprietor businesses, which are not required to submit the Secretary of State printout with their bids. All other business entity types must include documentation confirming their current status and registration with the California Secretary of State as part of the bid submission package.