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How to Get a Certificate of Good Standing in Oregon

Oregon calls it the Certificate of Existence and charges $10. Here is how to order it and what must be current first.

At a glance

Document name
Certificate of Existence
State fee
$10
Online ordering
Yes
Typical turnaround
Online: immediate download through Oregon Business Registry. Mail/fax: 3-5 business days
Issuing office
Oregon SOS ↗

How to order it

  1. Clear any past-due filings first. The Oregon SOS will not issue a certificate while you have unpaid tax or an unfiled report. The state-specific requirements are in the points below.
  2. Order it online. Search your LLC in the Oregon portal, request the certificate, and download it. Link in the table above.
  3. Pay the $10 fee. Pay by card at checkout. A small card surcharge usually applies.
  4. Use it inside the recipient's window. The certificate has no state expiration, but banks and other states usually want one dated within the last 30 to 90 days. Order it close to when you need it.
Full ordering details for Oregon

Order online through the Oregon Business Registry by logging in and selecting Certificate of Existence. For Authentication/Apostille (use in another country), submit a paper request form. Certified copies of specific documents are $15.

Processing and expedited tiers: Online: immediate download through Oregon Business Registry. Mail/fax: 3-5 business days

Important to know about Oregon

  • The Oregon LLC annual report ($100, due on the anniversary date of formation each year) must be current. Oregon uses anniversary-date deadlines rather than a fixed calendar date, which is easy to miss.
  • Changes to LLC information (registered agent, address) are filed on a separate Information Change form at no cost. Annual report filing also updates these details if needed.
  • Expedited service is not available for this certificate in Oregon; online is already immediate.

Ordering this to register in another state?

A certificate of good standing is what a new state asks for when you register your Oregon LLC to do business there. Start with the guide for where you are expanding.

Oregon foreign LLC guide · Foreign qualification by state

Related guides

This page provides general information based on publicly available Oregon Secretary of State requirements. It is not legal advice. Names, fees, and procedures can change. Verify with the Oregon SOS before ordering.