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-
December 10, 2025 Shapiro Administration Continues Improving Services for Pennsylvanians With an 85% Decrease in Wait Times for Government Documents to Be Verified for International Use
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December 08, 2025 Secretary of the Commonwealth Certifies 2025 Election Results Counties conducted two audits before certification that confirmed the accuracy of the reported results
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November 14, 2025 Department of State Begins Risk-Limiting Audit of 2025 Municipal Election
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November 12, 2025 Department of State Cuts Red Tape to Help New Pharmacies Open Quickly, Ensuring Pennsylvanians Maintain Access to Critical Medications and Health Care
