How to search Oregon business entities online

Oregon business entity records are searchable through the Secretary of State's Corporation Division at sos.oregon.gov/business/pages/find.aspx. The search landing page redirects to the Oregon Business Registry system at egov.sos.state.or.us. The interface is an older system; searching requires no account and is free.

What the search covers

The database covers all entity types registered with the Corporation Division: domestic and foreign business corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, LLPs, nonprofit corporations, benefit companies, professional corporations, cooperative associations, and religious organizations. Trade names registered statewide are also included.

Search options

Three search modes are available:

• Business Name — partial and full name searches; case-insensitive
• Registry Number — the Oregon Business Registry (OBR) identifier assigned at formation
• Registered Agent Name — individual or organization name

Results display entity name, registry number, status, formation date, registered agent, and principal address. Document history for amendments, annual reports, and other filings is accessible from the entity detail page.

Phone service hours — Friday afternoon cutoff

Oregon's Corporation Division has non-standard phone hours. Staff answer phones Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Fridays, phone service ends at noon. The front desk window remains open until 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. If you need to call about a filing, plan accordingly.

This guide is informational only and is not affiliated with the Oregon Secretary of State's office. Verify current procedures at sos.oregon.gov — Business Programs. Source: Oregon Secretary of State Corporation Division, verified May 2026.