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    Pennsylvania Department of State

    Welcome to Pennsylvania Department of State's website. 

    Information for voters
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    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

    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
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    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
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    Licensing

    Resources for Professional Licensees

    Find information about licensing processing guides and timelines, best practices, and more.

    Professional licensing resources
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    Voting & Elections

    Information on Voting & Elections

    Find reports and statistics on voting, campaign finance, and lobbying disclosure.

    Voting and election reports and statistics
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    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

    Related Services and Information

    Find more services and information provided by the Department.