How to search Oregon records
- Search by business name or registry number from the Business Registry page.
- Open "Associated Names" on the record to see the registered agent and principal place of business.
- The "Summary History" lists every annual report filed.
Open the official Oregon search
Oregon SOS, corporation and LLC search
Oregon Secretary of State Business Search
The Oregon Secretary of State business search is run by the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division through its Business Registry Search. Related queries such as "Secretary of State Oregon business entity search" reach the same free database. Search by name first, then reopen the record by its registry number so you are reading one exact entity. The step-by-step instructions above walk through the screens.
Oregon Entity Search
An entity search of the Oregon business registry returns every registered type at once: domestic and foreign LLCs, corporations, partnerships and nonprofits. Read the status first, then the formation date and the registered agent. Because Oregon expects an annual report yearly, a lapsed filing usually shows up as a status change before the entity is dissolved.
Oregon Corporation Search
A corporation search uses the same index as LLCs, so filter by entity type if the name is common. Searches typed as "Oregon company register" land here too. The record shows whether it is a for-profit corporation or a nonprofit, and the entity types guide explains how each one appears. Corporations are formed by filing articles of incorporation, so the formation date on the record is the date those articles took effect.
Oregon LLC Lookup
Run the Oregon LLC lookup with the exact name, then note the registry number. Forming an Oregon LLC costs $100 and the annual report is $100. Whether members appear depends on the filings; our LLC lookup guide covers what the state shows, and the business owner lookup covers what it does not. A state record never shows an EIN; use the EIN lookup for that.
Business Name Search Oregon
A business name search Oregon shows names already on file, not names the state will accept. Oregon lets you hold a name for 120 days for $100. The name claim guide lists the checks to run before you file, including trademarks and DBA names. Oregon assumed business names are registered with the Secretary of State and listed in the Business Registry.
Oregon Business Registry Search
The Oregon Business Registry is kept by the Secretary of State Corporation Division and lists assumed business names alongside corporations and LLCs. For other checks, see the business verification checklist.
Oregon UCC Search
UCC financing statements against Oregon businesses are filed with the Secretary of State. A filing shows a lender's claim on the company's assets, and it must be searched under the exact legal name on the entity record. The UCC lien search guide explains how to read one.
$100 for almost everything
Oregon charges the same $100 for LLC formation, the annual report and a name reservation. The annual report is due on the registration anniversary, A renewal form specific to each business becomes available when the report is due. Records show a registry number and associated names, including the registered agent and principal place of business.
Oregon filing facts
| Record number | Registry number |
|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $100. Articles of Organization. |
| Recurring filing | Annual report, $100, yearly |
| Due | Anniversary date of registration |
| Name reservation | $100 for 120 days |
| Agency phone | 503-986-2200 |
What an Oregon LLC costs in its first three years
First recurring filing assumed in year 2; state charges only.
| Year | Formation | Recurring filing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Year 2 | $0 | $100 | $100 |
| Year 3 | $0 | $100 | $100 |
| Three-year state total | $300 | ||
Open data, assumed names and the activity tax
Oregon publishes its active business register free on its open-data portal, with one row per associated name, and the live name check here queries it; see data downloads by state. Assumed business names are registered with the state for $50; see DBA. Oregon also has a Corporate Activity Tax that applies above a commercial activity threshold.
Reading associated names
Oregon records list every associated name: registered agent, principal place of business, and members or managers where reported. Because the open dataset has one row per associated name, you may see a company several times in raw data; the record page combines them.
How Oregon compares with its neighbors
| State | LLC filing | Yearly upkeep | Report cycle | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $100 | $100 | Yearly | $100 |
| Washington | $200 | $60 | Yearly | $30 |
| California | $70 | $810 | Every 2 years | $10 |
| Idaho | $100 | $0 | Yearly | $20 |
Before you rely on an Oregon result
- Oregon assumed business names are registered with the state and cost $50.
- Oregon has a Corporate Activity Tax that applies above a commercial activity threshold.
Bulk Oregon business data
Free full register. Format: Socrata API/CSV, daily. Active businesses; one row per associated name. Official source
Searching beyond Oregon
Registries next to Oregon: Washington business search, California business search, Idaho business search.
Oregon business search questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Oregon?
The state filing fee is $100. Articles of Organization. Keeping the LLC on file then averages $100 a year in state fees.
When is the Oregon annual report due?
Oregon calls it the annual report. It costs $100, it is filed yearly, and it is due anniversary date of registration.
Can I reserve a business name in Oregon?
Yes. A name reservation costs $100 and holds the name for 120 days.
How much does an Oregon LLC cost each year?
$100 for the annual report, the same as the formation fee.
Is the Oregon business entity search free?
Yes. Searching the Business Registry Search costs nothing. The Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division charges only for certified copies and certificates of good standing.
Who keeps business records in Oregon?
The Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division. Its business line is 503-986-2200, and its free search is the Business Registry Search.
What number identifies a business in Oregon?
Oregon assigns each entity a registry number. It is different from the federal EIN and from the number the same company holds in any other state, and searching by it returns exactly one record.
Can I download a list of all Oregon businesses?
Yes. Oregon publishes its full business register free (Socrata API/CSV, daily). Active businesses; one row per associated name.
Sources
- Oregon Corporation Division
- Oregon business registry search
- Oregon Secretary of State, Active Businesses dataset (data.oregon.gov)
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