Run by the Secretary of State’s Corporation Division. It covers corporations, LLCs, nonprofits, LPs, and LLPs.
Oregon Secretary of State | Business Entity Search
The Oregon Secretary of State runs a free Business Name Search as part of its Business Registry. Look a company up by name, registry number, or officer — and remember Oregon calls its annual report a renewal.
Business Name Availability Check
State of Oregon
What the Oregon Business Search Covers
Each record lists the registry number, status, registered agent, principal place of business, and associated individuals.
The Business Name Search is free and needs no account.
How to Search by Business Name
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Open the Oregon Business Name Search
Go to the Corporation Division's Business Name Search, or use the direct link below. It is free and needs no account.
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Search by name, number, or officer
Type the entity name, the registry number (omit the dash), or an officer/agent name. Use the exact/any-order or sound-alike options for broader results.
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Read the results
Results show matching entities with their registry number and status. Click a name to open its record.
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Review the entity record
The record shows the entity name, registry number, type, status, registration date, registered agent, principal place of business, and associated individuals.
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File the renewal
Oregon's annual filing is called a renewal, due on the anniversary of registration.
Ready to try it? Open the official Business Name Search and run your query.
Search Oregon businesses ↗All the Ways to Search Oregon Records
Entity Name
Search by name, with exact/any-order or sound-alike options. The most common starting point.
Open this search ↗Registry Number
Go straight to one record using the registry number (omit the dash).
Open this search ↗Officer / Agent
Search by an officer or registered agent name.
Open this search ↗Sound-Alike
Use the sound-alike option to catch similarly spelled names.
Open this search ↗Rules That Make Your Search Work
- Search by entity name, registry number (omit the dash), or officer/agent name.
- Use the exact/any-order or sound-alike options for broader matches.
- The record lists the registered agent and associated individuals.
- The Business Name Search is free and needs no account.
- The Oregon ID is the registry number.
- Oregon calls its annual report a renewal, due on the registration anniversary.
Reading the Entity Detail Page
| Field | What it tells you |
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| Registry Number | The number the Corporation Division assigned to the entity. |
| Entity Name | The registered legal name of the business. |
| Entity Type | The structure, such as a Domestic or Foreign LLC, Corporation, or Nonprofit. |
| Status | Whether the entity is Active or in another condition. |
| Registration Date | The date the entity was formed in Oregon or registered as a foreign entity. |
| Registered Agent | The name and Oregon address of the agent designated to receive legal documents. |
| Principal Place of Business | The entity's principal business address as most recently reported. |
| Associated Individuals | The people reported in the entity's filings. |
| Renewal Due | When the entity's next renewal (annual report) is due — its registration anniversary. |
Two official references help you go further:
How to View and Download a Company's Filings
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Open the entity’s record
Search by name or registry number and open the record.
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Review the people and agent
The record lists the registered agent, principal place of business, and associated individuals.
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Open the filing history
Review the entity’s filings, including renewals and amendments.
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File the renewal
File the renewal (Oregon’s annual report) on the registration anniversary, or order a certificate of existence.
Renewal: Oregon calls its annual report a renewal, due on the anniversary of the entity’s registration. All corporations, LLCs, nonprofits, LPs, and LLPs file one.
Oregon Business Search - Common Questions
Is the Oregon business search free?
Yes. The Business Name Search is free and needs no account.
How do I search by registry number?
Enter the registry number and omit the dash. You can also search by name or officer/agent.
What is a "renewal"?
Oregon calls its annual report a renewal. It is due on the anniversary of the entity's registration.
What is the sound-alike option?
It is a search mode that catches names that sound similar to your query, useful when you are unsure of the spelling.
How do I find a company's registered agent?
The registered agent name and address appear on the entity record.
A name is available in Oregon. Does that mean I can use it?
Not necessarily. State availability does not clear a name against federal trademarks. Run a USPTO trademark screen and check domain and social-handle availability before committing.