Oregon LLC Name Search

Check if your business name is available in Oregon before you file, then see Oregon's LLC naming rules, fees and filing requirements

Oregon
Filing Fee
$100
Articles of Organization
Annual Report
$100
Due by the anniversary of your LLC’s formation each year
Name Reservation
$100
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Oregon?

Filing your Articles of Organization in Oregon costs $100. After that, the annual report costs $100 a year and is due by the anniversary of your LLC’s formation each year.

  • Articles of Organization

    When you file to form the LLC. Source →

    $100

  • Annual Report

    Due by the anniversary of your LLC’s formation each year. Source →

    $100

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $100

  • Assumed business nameOptional

    Only if you do business under a name other than the LLC’s legal name. Source →

    $50

Checked against official Oregon sources on October 23, 2026. Fees change, so confirm with the state before you file.

LLC Requirements in Oregon

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Oregon requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Processing Time

Online filings take about 1–3 business days. Oregon doesn’t offer expedited service.

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Contact the Oregon Business Filing Office

Search LLC Name isn’t a government website. For an official answer about a name or a filing, contact the state office directly.

Contact Details

Fax

503-378-4381

Address Information

Mailing Address

Corporation Division, 255 Capitol St. NE, Suite 151, Salem, OR 97310-1327

Physical Address

Corporation Division, 255 Capitol St. NE, Suite 151, Salem, OR 97310-1327

Official Oregon Resources

Oregon LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page. It checks Oregon Secretary of State (data.oregon.gov) records and lists businesses with the same or a similar name. Search close variations too: Oregon law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State (ORS 63.094). A clear search is a good sign, but the state makes the final call when it reviews your filing.

It must include “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.”. Oregon law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State (ORS 63.094). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Oregon name reservation costs $100 and holds the name for 120 days.

Filing your Articles of Organization in Oregon costs $100. After that, the annual report costs $100 a year and is due by the anniversary of your LLC’s formation each year.

Online filings take about 1–3 business days. Oregon doesn’t offer expedited service.

Yes, Oregon requires every LLC to keep a registered agent in the state who can receive legal documents for the business.

Oregon requires an annual report ($100), due by the anniversary of your LLC’s formation each year. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

Register an assumed business name with the Corporation Division for $50, listing the counties where you’ll use it. You renew it every two years for $50.

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