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of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Department of State Programs

    DOS serves more than 3 million Pennsylvanians through programs and services the agency oversees. 

    Business & Corporations

    Learn about forming and registering your business online, how to complete other types of business filing, and other resources.

    Business and Corporations

    Charities

    Find information about registering your charity in Pennsylvania, professional solicitors and fundraising counsels. 

    Charities

    Voting & Elections

    Voting and Elections covers information about running for office, campaign finance and lobbying disclosure, and information about elections in Pennsylvania.

    Voting and Elections

    Professional Licensing

    Professional licensing offers information on applying for your initial licensure; renewing your license; and the ability to search professional licenses.

    Professional Licensing

    Notaries

    Get started becoming a public notary and learning about notaries.

    Notaries

    Certifications, Apostilles, and the Authentication of Documents

    The Secretary of the Commonwealth provides authentication of Pennsylvania public officials' signatures on documents that will be used outside the United States.

    Certifications, Apostilles and the Authentication of Documents

    State Athletics

    To compete as a boxer, kickboxer or mixed martial artist in Pennsylvania, you must complete an application, undergo proper medical exams, and obtain a license from the State Athletic Commission (SAC).

    State Athletics