Public Legal Resources · Primary Government Links

Official Court Self-Help Centers, State Statutes & Government Filing Portals

Before paying a commercial service to prepare routine court or business filings, check whether your state judiciary or Secretary of State publishes free, court-approved self-help packets and direct electronic filing.

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1. Judicial Branch Self-Help & Approved Court Forms

• Florida Courts Self-Help (flcourts.gov): Publishes all Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms (Chapter 12.900 series), landlord-tenant forms, and small-claims packets at no cost.

• California Courts Self-Help Guide (selfhelp.courts.ca.gov): Official Judicial Council forms for dissolution, parentage, probate, and name changes.

• New York State Unified Court System Courthelp (nycourts.gov/courthelp): DIY (Do-It-Yourself) guided form programs for uncontested divorce, small estates, and guardianship.

• TexasLawHelp.org & Texas Judicial Branch: Supreme Court of Texas approved pro se divorce and protective order kits.

2. Business Entity & Secretary of State Direct Portals

• Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org): Direct online LLC Articles of Organization ($125 state filing fee) and annual reports.

• Delaware Division of Corporations (corp.delaware.gov), Wyoming Secretary of State (sos.wyo.gov), and IRS EIN Assistant (irs.gov — 100% free federal Employer Identification Numbers during business hours).