Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate

Iowa businesses have made their choice.

Last year, more than 96% of business filings submitted to our office came through Fast Track Filing. From new business filings to annual reports, Iowa entrepreneurs are choosing a faster and more convenient way to do business with the state. Learn more at filings.sos.iowa.gov.

Every year during Iowa Girls and Boys state we invite the candidates for Secretary of State to participate in a special tradition. Candidates get the opportunity to sit at my desk and place a phone call to home using the official SOS desk line.

We were able to welcome Cameron, Kathleen, Margaret, Noel, Emma, Nate, Ally, Aahaha, and Brenna!

Family-owned businesses are generations of hard work, risk-taking, and commitment to their communities.

I was pleased to attest to Governor Kim Reynolds' proclamation recognizing June 22-26 as Family Owned and Operated Businesses Week in Iowa. We celebrate the families who help drive Iowa’s economy, create jobs, and strengthen communities across our state. Thank you for the lasting impact you make every day.

Summer is officially here, Iowans. The days are long, the weather is warm, and if you have not registered to vote yet, there is no better time than right now.

The General Election will be here before you know it. Get registered today at voterready.iowa.gov.

Starting or running a business comes with a lot of paperwork, but it doesn't have to be confusing.

Join our free webinar on Tuesday June 30 to learn about common business filings, how to keep your business information up to date, and new protections designed to help prevent business fraud.

Registration is required:

June 2026 Business Basics Webinar Are you a business owner wanting to know more about your interactions with our office and learning more about protecting against fraud?

Thinking of my dad today, and every day. Happy Father's Day to the dads out there.

Help us reach 250 voter registration drives across Iowa.

Through Vote 250, we're partnering with communities across the state to celebrate America's 250th anniversary by expanding access to voter registration opportunities. Schools, businesses, nonprofits, and community groups are all invited to participate.

Ready to host a drive? Join the effort and help us reach our goal.

I am saddened to hear about the loss of eight brave Americans earlier this week, including Iowa's own Major Brad Hovey. Major Hovey was a pilot with the 419th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base and a native of Algona, Iowa. I ask Iowans to join me in lifting up Major Hovey's friends and family in prayer as they navigate this profound loss, and to keep in our hearts the families of all eight Americans we lost on June 15.