Lesson 2 · Oregon
Registered Agent in Oregon (2026): a 6-Step Lesson and the 3 Best Agents
This lesson at a glance
You will be able to
- The legal requirement
- Who may act as agent
- Getting the agent on file
- The agents we recommend
Our graded picks for Oregon
1. Mainstay Filing: best for one agent for every state
We would start a new founder with Mainstay Filing: $149 a year from one provider, even for states you add down the road.
Three years here cost $150 more than OR Registered Agent.org, in return for doing more of the work.
What the price covers
- A Oregon street address for the record
- A same-business-day scan of each served paper comes at no charge
- Government mail scanned free, three pieces a year
- Also works for nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs
Marks in its favor
- The same price in all fifty states
- $149 a year, the same at renewal
Where it loses points
- OR Registered Agent.org is $50 a year lower
- Agent service and nothing else
2. OR Registered Agent.org: best for one-state companies
OR Registered Agent.org lands in second place, and the reason is clear: a plan built for one state, $99 a year, renewing at $99.
What the price covers
- A Oregon street address
- Online copies of served documents
Marks in its favor
- $99 a year, the same at renewal
- Under Mainstay Filing on price
Where it loses points
- Oregon only; any other state needs its own agent
- You file the annual report yourself
3. Oregon Registered Agent.co: best for staying put in Oregon
Oregon Registered Agent.co lands in third place, and the reason is clear: a plan built for one state, $99 a year, renewing at $99.
OR Registered Agent.org and this service charge the same.
What the price covers
- A Oregon street address
- Online copies of served documents
Marks in its favor
- Under Mainstay Filing on price
- $99 a year, the same at renewal
Where it loses points
- Oregon only; any other state needs its own agent
- You file the annual report yourself
The 3 graded picks compared
| # | Service | Annual price | Renewal price | Three-year total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149/yr | $447 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | OR Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | Visit OR Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Oregon Registered Agent.co | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | Visit Oregon Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
The lesson, step by step
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1Begin with the legal requirement
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Where this comes from: Look it up at oregonlegislature.gov; last checked October 2026
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2Check who qualifies as an agent
An Oregon resident, or a corporation or LLC formed in Oregon or authorized there, whose business office is the registered office. The agent has to consent. (ORS 63.111)
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3Check the registered office address rule
The address has to be a physical street address in Oregon where papers can be handed over. A commercial mail receiving agency, mail-forwarding business or virtual office is not accepted.
Hiring a service keeps your own address off the public record.
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4Decide: serve yourself or hire someone
Naming yourself is allowed for those who meet the rules, and the graded agents cost $99 to $149 annually.
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5List the agent with the state
The Articles of Organization - Limited Liability Company asks for the agent's name and address, and the Oregon Secretary of State also accepts change filings for LLCs that switch agents.
Where this comes from: Look it up at sos.oregon.gov; last checked October 2026
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6Keep the details up to date
Your registered agent receives the state's mail about the annual report, a filing that is $100 every year and due anniversary of the LLC's formation in Oregon.
Where this comes from: Look it up at sos.oregon.gov; last checked August 2026
What the agent costs in Oregon
| Item | Paid to | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hiring an agent | Service company | $99 to $149 a year |
| Agent renewal | Service company | $99 to $149 a year |
| Annual report | State | $100 every year |
Why Mainstay Filing comes first
won on homework the price handles (33% of the grade), with right behind.
Coverage put it ahead of OR Registered Agent.org.
Common questions
Must a Oregon LLC have a registered agent?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Can I be my own registered agent?
Possibly. Work through steps 2 and 3 to see whether you meet both rules.
Can I change my registered agent later?
A change is allowed whenever you like, through the Oregon Secretary of State, as described in step 5.
What does a registered agent cost in Oregon?
Our picks charge $99 to $149 a year.
What does the LLC pay the state each year?
Mainly the annual report, $100 every year.
Which registered agent would you choose?
Mainstay Filing, OR Registered Agent.org and Oregon Registered Agent.co, graded from first to last.
Class references
- Want to see Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division for yourself? Open sos.oregon.gov. We confirmed that page in August 2026 before writing the lesson.
- Want to see Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division for yourself? Open sos.oregon.gov. We confirmed that page in August 2026 before writing the lesson.
- Want to see Oregon report due date for yourself? Open oregon.public.law. We confirmed that page in August 2026 before writing the lesson.
- Want to see ORS 63.044 and ORS 63.047 for yourself? Open oregonlegislature.gov. We confirmed that page in August 2026 before writing the lesson.
- Want to see Oregon formation fee: Filing fee, official source for yourself? Open sos.oregon.gov. We confirmed that page in October 2026 before writing the lesson.
- Mainstay Filing Oregon service page: opened and read on November 13, 2026
- OR Registered Agent.org pricing page: opened and read on November 13, 2026
- Oregon Registered Agent.co pricing page: opened and read on November 13, 2026