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3. Access your online entity record to file an amendment
• To file an amendment on your entity, you must have an account and be logged in. For
instructions on creating a secure Okta Account, see section 1. Create an Account.
• User Access Control was established to enhance the security of the bizfile Online system and
your online entity record as well as to help prevent fraudulent or mistaken online business
filings. You will need to obtain access to your online entity record to submit filings such as:
o Amendments (General, Name Change, and Restated)
o Conversions
o Mergers
o Mergers Interspecies
o Terminations
Note: Initial filings require log in access; once an initial filing is approved, full access is
granted to the submitter of the online initial filing.
3.1 How to get access to your online entity record
1. Go to bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov click the Login button on the upper right corner. If you do not
have an account, see section 1. Create an Account for instructions on creating a secure Okta
Account.
2. On the bizfile Online homepage, navigate to the Search icon from the left-hand side, be sure
the Business tab at the top of the page is selected.
3. On the Business Search page, search for the entity record using the entity number, if
available or the entity name. Tip: If you use the entity name, make sure you select the
correct entity record by confirming the jurisdiction and addresses.
4. Click on the entity name in the results and the entity record details will open to the right.
5. On the right panel, click Request Access icon near the bottom.
6. Click Request Pin to have a new PIN sent to the entity’s mailing address on file. A letter with
a PIN will be mailed to the mailing address of the entity. Confirm the mailing address is