Pennsylvania Department of State
Welcome to Pennsylvania Department of State's website.
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.
Programs & Services
Register a Business
Learn about forming and registering your business online, and how to complete other types of business filings.
Start your businessRegister a Charity
If you are raising money in Pennsylvania for a charity, learn about registering your organization with us.
Register todayApply 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 todayApply 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 todayVoting & Elections
Find information about the electoral process as well as Campaign Finance, Voter Registration, and more about voting.
Learn more about the votingResources and Guides
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 resourcesResources for Professional Licensees
Find information about licensing processing guides and timelines, best practices, and more.
Professional licensing resourcesInformation on Voting & Elections
Find reports and statistics on voting, campaign finance, and lobbying disclosure.
Voting and election reports and statisticsState Athletics Resources
Find forms and documents needed to compete in Pennsylvania.
Forms for boxers, mixed martial artists and more- February 05, 2026'KnuckleMania’ Returns to Philadelphia as State Athletic Commission Continues Successful Oversight of Combat Sports in Pennsylvania
- January 27, 2026Secretary Schmidt Marks Help America Vote Day by Recognizing Student Poll Workers
- January 07, 2026Department of State Cuts Licensing and Business Processing Times by 74% on Average in 2025
- December 19, 2025Shapiro Administration’s Efforts to Redesign Provisional Ballot Envelopes Keep Elections Safe and Secure, Lead to Decrease in the Number of Ballots Rejected
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Related Services and Information
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