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.
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
Resources for Professional Licensees
Find information about licensing processing guides and timelines, best practices, and more.
Professional licensing resources
Information on Voting & Elections
Find reports and statistics on voting, campaign finance, and lobbying disclosure.
Voting and election reports and statistics
State Athletics Resources
Find forms and documents needed to compete in Pennsylvania.
Forms for boxers, mixed martial artists and more-
June 17, 2026 Secretary of the Commonwealth Certifies 2026 Primary Election Results
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June 17, 2026 Code for America Names Pennsylvania Under Governor Shapiro a National Leader for AI Readiness and Development, Supporting Innovation and Protecting Pennsylvanians
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May 29, 2026 Department of State Begins Risk-Limiting Audit of 2026 Primary
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May 27, 2026 Shapiro Administration Honors 35 PA High Schools With Governor’s Civic Engagement Awards for Helping About 8,000 Eligible Students Register to Vote
