Pennsylvania Department of State

Welcome to Pennsylvania Department of State's website. 

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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.

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

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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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Resources for Professional Licensees

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

Professional licensing resources
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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 Resources

Find forms and documents needed to compete in Pennsylvania.

Forms for boxers, mixed martial artists and more