- Minnesota law provides that the Secretary of State's office oversees the administration of elections in the state, maintains many official records of the state, charters and registers corporations and maintains annual reports for foreign and domestic corporations. The office provides and administers a statewide database for voter registration, and administers a statewide database for the filing of liens under the uniform commercial code.
As chair of the State Canvassing Board, the Secretary of State compiles and certifies state election results. The office publishes the election law book, election judge training guides, official election results, Minnesota Legislative Manual and Minnesota Elected officials booklet. The office also receives recall petitions. As keeper of the Great Seal of the state of Minnesota, the Secretary of State certifies the authenticity of official records, documents, proclamations and executive orders of the Governor, and acts of the Legislature.
The Secretary of State serves with the other constitutional officers (Governor, State Auditor, Attorney General, State Treasurer) on two special state policy boards: the Executive Council and the State Board of Investment. In order of gubernatorial succession the Secretary of State follows the Lieutenant Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House.
115 Hennepin Ave., Minnepolis, MN 55401 (612) 333-5181
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