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-
August 06, 2026 Governor Shapiro Honors Former Department of State Official for Dramatically Reducing Business Licensing Processing Times
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August 05, 2026 Pennsylvania's Routine Voter List Maintenance Helps Ensure Accurate Voter Rolls and Protect Eligible Voters
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August 03, 2026 Secretary of State Honors Benedictine Sisters of Erie for Courage in Refuting Disinformation and Commitment to Civic Engagement
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June 17, 2026 Secretary of the Commonwealth Certifies 2026 Primary Election Results
