How to search Oregon business entities online
Updated August 2026
Official Resource
Oregon Official SOS WebsiteOregon business entity records are searchable through the Secretary of State's Corporation Division at sos.oregon.gov/business/pages/find.aspx. The page embeds a live lookup box that submits to the Oregon Business Registry system at egov.sos.state.or.us, and an Advanced Business Name Search link opens that system directly. The interface is dated, but 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, via the Associated Business Search tool
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I search Oregon business records by registered agent name?
Yes. Oregon's search offers a Registered Agent Name option through the Associated Business Search tool, in addition to searching by business name or by the entity's Oregon Business Registry (OBR) number.
What are the Oregon Corporation Division's phone hours?
Staff answer phones Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but on Fridays phone service ends at noon. The front desk window itself stays open until 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, so plan calls accordingly.
Does the Oregon business search include trade names?
Yes. Along with all entity types registered with the Corporation Division — corporations, LLCs, LPs, LLPs, nonprofits, benefit companies, and more — trade names registered statewide are included in the same database.
This guide is informational only and is not affiliated with the Oregon Secretary of State's office. Verify current procedures at the official state website. Last verified: August 2026.