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-
November 04, 2025 Secretary of State Reports Busy Municipal Election Day Across Commonwealth
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November 03, 2025 Department of State Shares Important Information Ahead of Tomorrow’s Election
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October 21, 2025 Shapiro Administration Protects Pennsylvania Consumers by Holding Chester County Pharmacy Accountable for Unauthorized Compounding and Distribution of Approximately 30,000 Doses of Injectable Weight-Loss Drugs
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October 21, 2025 Shapiro Administration Reminds Voters of the Oct. 28 Deadline to Apply for a Mail Ballot for the Nov. 4 General Election
