Business Registry Certificates
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Requesting a Certificate
Complete a certificate request form (PDF) to order the document.
Ordering a certificate is easy. Fees for certificates are $10 each.
Requests for certificates are processed in the order they are received and within 3 business days.
Certificate Types
When requesting a certificate use the following guide to choose the certificate that fits your needs.

Certificate of Existence
This certificate is used for any entity type registered with the Secretary of State that needs to show existence in the state of Oregon.

Certificate of Merger
This certificate is used for proof of merger.

Certificate of Name Change
This certificate is used for proof of name change.

Certificate of No Record
This certificate is used for Department of Motor Vehicle searches.
Other Certificate Needs
We'll certify to a plain copy of the filing that shows the information you're requesting.
Complete a copy request form (PDF) to order certified copies of the document file or individual filing.