Department of State | Department of State | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Department of State | Department of State | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of State
Welcome to Pennsylvania Department of State's website.
Information for voters
Overview
The Department protects the public's health and safety by licensing more than one million business and health professionals; promotes the integrity of the electoral process; supports economic development through corporate registrations and transactions; maintains registration and financial information for thousands of charities, and sanctions professional boxing, kick-boxing, wrestling and mixed martial arts.
Business and Corporations
Charities
Voting & Elections
Professional Licensing
Notaries
Document Certification
State Athletics
Programs & Services
Explore all of the Department's services
Register a Business
Learn about forming and registering your business online, and how to complete other types of business filings.
Start your business
Register a Charity
If you are raising money in Pennsylvania for a charity, learn about registering your organization with us.
Register today
Apply for or Renew Your Professional License
If your job requires a professional or occupational license to work in Pennsylvania, you can apply for or renew online.
Apply or renew today
Apply to be a Notary
If you're looking to become a notary in Pennsylvania, or to renew your commission, you can start your application here.
Apply today
Voting & Elections
Find information about the electoral process as well as Campaign Finance, Voter Registration, and more about voting.
Learn more about the voting
Resources and Guides
View our resources
Business & Charity
Resources to Help Start a Business or Charity
Find resources on how to start a business, how to file online, and more
Business and charities resources
Licensing
Resources for Professional Licensees
Find information about licensing processing guides and timelines, best practices, and more.
Professional licensing resources
Voting & Elections
Information on Voting & Elections
Find reports and statistics on voting, campaign finance, and lobbying disclosure.
Voting and election reports and statistics
State Athletics
State Athletics Resources
Find forms and documents needed to compete in Pennsylvania.
Forms for boxers, mixed martial artists and more
News
View all press releases
April 20, 2026
Patient Access to Vaccines at Pharmacies
April 20, 2026
Shapiro Administration Reminds Voters the Deadline to Register to Vote in the Primary Election Is Only Two Weeks Away
April 13, 2026
Secretary of the Commonwealth Reminds Voters of May 12 Deadline to Apply for Mail Ballot Ahead of the May Primary Election
April 08, 2026
Secretary of the Commonwealth Helps Induct 100 Lebanon County Residents into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame
Contact Us
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Department of State Departments and Offices
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Related Services and Information
Find more services and information provided by the Department.
Business and Corporations
Charities
Voting & Elections
Professional Licensing
Notaries
Document Certification
State Athletics
Pennsylvania Department of State
Welcome to Pennsylvania Department of State's website.
Information for voters
Overview
The Department protects the public's health and safety by licensing more than one million business and health professionals; promotes the integrity of the electoral process; supports economic development through corporate registrations and transactions; maintains registration and financial information for thousands of charities, and sanctions professional boxing, kick-boxing, wrestling and mixed martial arts.
Business and Corporations
Charities
Voting & Elections
Professional Licensing
Notaries
Document Certification
State Athletics
Programs & Services
Explore all of the Department's services
Register a Business
Learn about forming and registering your business online, and how to complete other types of business filings.
Start your business
Register a Charity
If you are raising money in Pennsylvania for a charity, learn about registering your organization with us.
Register today
Apply for or Renew Your Professional License
If your job requires a professional or occupational license to work in Pennsylvania, you can apply for or renew online.
Apply or renew today
Apply to be a Notary
If you're looking to become a notary in Pennsylvania, or to renew your commission, you can start your application here.
Apply today
Voting & Elections
Find information about the electoral process as well as Campaign Finance, Voter Registration, and more about voting.
Learn more about the voting
Resources and Guides
View our resources
Business & Charity
Resources to Help Start a Business or Charity
Find resources on how to start a business, how to file online, and more
Business and charities resources
Licensing
Resources for Professional Licensees
Find information about licensing processing guides and timelines, best practices, and more.
Professional licensing resources
Voting & Elections
Information on Voting & Elections
Find reports and statistics on voting, campaign finance, and lobbying disclosure.
Voting and election reports and statistics
State Athletics
State Athletics Resources
Find forms and documents needed to compete in Pennsylvania.
Forms for boxers, mixed martial artists and more
News
View all press releases
April 20, 2026
Patient Access to Vaccines at Pharmacies
April 20, 2026
Shapiro Administration Reminds Voters the Deadline to Register to Vote in the Primary Election Is Only Two Weeks Away
April 13, 2026
Secretary of the Commonwealth Reminds Voters of May 12 Deadline to Apply for Mail Ballot Ahead of the May Primary Election
April 08, 2026
Secretary of the Commonwealth Helps Induct 100 Lebanon County Residents into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame
Contact Us
Find contact information for all of our offices.
Contact by Email
Contact by Phone
Department of State Departments and Offices
File a Complaint
Follow us on social media.
Follow the department of state on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn PA Dept. of State's Facebook page
Follow the department of state on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn PA Dept. of State's Twitter/X page
Follow the department of state on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn PA Dept. of State's Instagram page
Follow the department of state on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn PA Dept. of State's LinkedIn page
Related Services and Information
Find more services and information provided by the Department.
Business and Corporations
Charities
Voting & Elections
Professional Licensing
Notaries
Document Certification
State Athletics