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Oregon Secretary of State
136 State Capitol
Salem OR 97301

255 Capitol St. NE, Ste 151
Salem Oregon 97310-1327
503 986 2200

Corporation Division

Office Hours: Monday - Friday | 8am - 5pm

Business Registration Services

News & Announcements: Find out new laws, rules, and other announcements that may apply to you.

Featured Services
Register Online A one stop, online way to register your business. Already signed up? Login	Renew Online Is it time to renew a business registration?
Business Name Search List all Oregon business names based on your search criteria.	Business Wizard A way to find other places you may need to contact regarding your business.
Request a Reinstatement Form Apply to reinstate your business if "administratively dissolved" less than 5 years.	Print a Duplicate First Annual Report Print a duplicate first annual report to file with the Corporation Division.

Start a Business
Register Online A one stop, online way to register your business. Already signed up? Login	Forms - Business Registration Downloadable forms for registering with the Corporation Division.
Starting a Business Steps These simple steps will help you get your new business started.	Business Guides Publications you can download and view online or print out.
Business Wizard A way to find other places you may need to contact regarding your business.	Referral List Directory of government regulatory, licensing, and service agencies by subject for businesses.
Check Business Name Availability Check to see if a proposed business name is available for registration.	Name Registration FAQ Why register your business name?
FAQ's - Incorporation Find out what common corporation terms mean.	FAQ's - New Business The most frequently asked questions by those starting new businesses.
Choose a Business Structure U.S. Small Business Administration compares advantages and disadvantages of business organization types.

Operate a Business
Renew Online Is it time to renew a business registration?	Forms - Business Registration Downloadable forms for registering with the Corporation Division.
Ordering Copies of Documents Provide copies of business records and provide a variety of certificates about the businesses filed with this office.	Suspicious Solicitations Concerned about receiving offers and solicitations that are confusing, deceptive, suspicious or even fraudulent.
Annual Reports Keep your business registration active and business information up-to-date.	Shareholder Annual Meetings Legal requirements for annual meetings of shareholders.
Corporate Records Legal requirements for corporate record keeping.

Close a Business
Going Out of Business Requirments for going out of business sales.	Going Out of Business Filings Notice of intent filings can be searched here.
Going Out of Business Sales File a new going out of business - notice of intent	Forms - Business Registration Downloadable forms for closing a business with the Corporation Division.

Research an Existing Business
Business Name Search List all Oregon business names based on your search criteria.	Business Name Search Links Search other government databases for information by business name.
Ordering Copies of Documents Copies of business records and certificates about the businesses filed with this office.

Other Business Information
Registered Agents & Service of Process The registered agent is the business's agent for service of process.	Oregon Business Registration Statistics Monthly and yearly statistics on new business filings with the Corporation Division.
Business & Consumer Complaints Information about filing a complaint or resolving a dispute.	Laws & Rules Oregon Revised Statutes & Oregon Administrative Rules governing business registration.
Other Links of Interest Links to other Government agencies providing information on taxes, licensing, regulations, and advice for businesses.	Oregon Labor Market Information System The Oregon Labor Market Information System provides economic, demographic, and workforce information.
License Directory A comprehensive directory of over 1,100 state licenses, permits, and certifications, including driver & fishing licenses, arranged by license type.	Other States's Secretary of State Websites National Association of Secretaries of State links to other Secretary of State websites.
Nonprofit Services Information on government requirements specific to nonprofit organizations.