Welcome to Pennsylvania Department of State's website.
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.
Business and Corporations Voting & Elections Professional Licensing Document Certification State AthleticsLearn about forming and registering your business online, and how to complete other types of business filings.
If you are raising money in Pennsylvania for a charity, learn about registering your organization with us.
If your job requires a professional or occupational license to work in Pennsylvania, you can apply for or renew online.
If you're looking to become a notary in Pennsylvania, or to renew your commission, you can start your application here.
Find information about the electoral process as well as Campaign Finance, Voter Registration, and more about voting.