As the genesis for business in Georgia, the Secretary of State helps entrepreneurs and business owners start new ventures by registering every new corporation, LLC, and LP in the state. As the oversight body for professional licensing boards, the Secretary of State ensures that Georgia's vocational workers have the training and resources to pursue high-paying jobs in leading industries. And as the administrator of Georgia's elections, the Secretary of State facilitates voter registration, election certification, and candidate qualification – so that voters have the liberty to elect leaders and pursue progress at the ballot box.