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Oregon Secretary of State office — contact, fees & licensing

Updated August 2026

Quick Answer

The Oregon Secretary of State's Corporation Division registers all business entities, processes annual reports and renewals, and maintains public filing records. Online filings go through the Oregon Business Registry (OBR); paper submissions can be mailed or delivered in person to the Salem office.

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Office contact

Address
255 Capitol Street NE, Suite 151, Salem, OR 97310
Phone
(503) 986-2200
Front desk hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone hours
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Business Registry portal
sos.oregon.gov — Business Programs

Entity formation and filing fees

Oregon's Business Registry Fee Schedule PDF, linked directly from the Corporation Division's current forms page, still carries an internal revision date of 07/13 (July 2013) — but it remains the fee document the state actively publishes and links to as of August 2026, so the amounts below are the current official figures. Oregon renews LLCs and corporations annually (not biennially), with renewal fees matching the original formation fee. Verify before filing at sos.oregon.gov/business.

Domestic LLC — Articles of Organization

Fee
$100

Domestic LLC — Annual Report/Renewal

Fee
$100

Domestic For-Profit Corporation — Articles of Incorporation

Fee
$100

Domestic For-Profit Corporation — Annual Report/Renewal

Fee
$100

Domestic Nonprofit Corporation — Articles of Incorporation

Fee
$50

Domestic Nonprofit Corporation — Annual Report/Renewal

Fee
$50

Foreign LLC — Application for Authority

Fee
$275

Foreign For-Profit Corporation — Application for Authority

Fee
$275

Foreign Nonprofit Corporation — Application for Authority

Fee
$50

Assumed Business Name (DBA) — New Registration

Fee
$50

Name Reservation

Fee
$100

Certificate of Existence (ordered online)

Fee
$10

Certified Copy of Document File

Fee
$15

The Secretary of State's office explicitly warns that third-party companies send mailings designed to look official, charging far more than the state's $10 fee for a Certificate of Existence — order directly through the Oregon Business Registry to avoid overpaying.

UCC filing, notary, and apostille services

The Secretary of State's Corporation Division also handles UCC filings, notary commissions, and document authentication:

  • UCC search and filing — free self-service search online; certified searches are available for a separate fee.
  • Notary public commissions — a $40 non-refundable application fee, set by statute (ORS 194.365).
  • Apostilles and authentications — $10 per document.

Source: Oregon Secretary of State UCC and apostille pages (sos.oregon.gov); ORS 194.365.

Key Oregon state licensing agencies

Oregon Department of Revenue

What it covers
Business registration, excise tax, withholding tax, Oregon Combined Payroll Tax
Website
oregon.gov/dor

Oregon Employment Department

What it covers
Unemployment insurance registration, employer accounts, payroll tax reporting

Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

What it covers
Contractor licensing — general, specialty, and residential construction statewide
Website
oregon.gov/ccb

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Oregon require an annual report for LLCs and corporations?

Yes, Oregon renews LLCs and corporations annually rather than every two years, and the renewal fee matches the original formation fee — $100 for LLCs and for-profit corporations, $50 for nonprofits.

How much does an Oregon Certificate of Existence cost?

$10 when ordered online through the Oregon Business Registry. The Secretary of State's office warns that third-party companies send official-looking mailings charging far more for the same certificate, so order directly through the state.

Who handles contractor licensing in Oregon?

The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) licenses general, specialty, and residential contractors statewide — separate from the Secretary of State's Corporation Division, which only handles entity registration.

Compare Other States

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