A certificate of existence verifies that a business is legally registered, up to date on filings and fees, and permitted to operate in the state.
Purpose and Obtaining the Certificate
You do not need a certificate of existence to do business in Oregon. It is used to verify your status to third parties like banks and creditors, often during the loan application process, to confirm that the business has no outstanding issues.
The certificate is issued by the Oregon Secretary of State. To qualify, a business must stay compliant with licenses, permits, and other regulations.
Costs and Application
The filing cost is $10. Anyone can apply to the Secretary of State for a certificate showing a corporation’s name is registered and fees are paid.
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