We may earn a commission when you buy through links on this site. It never changes the state fees we report. How we make money
Landscape in Oregon

Oregon · Name search and rules

Oregon LLC name search

How to check if your name is free in Oregon, the words you must use, the words you can't, and how to hold a name while you prepare.

Last verified 2026-11-01 against official Oregon sources

Short answer: Must include LLC, L.L.C., or Limited Liability Company.

We've pulled these figures from the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.

Oregon naming rules

Must include LLC, L.L.C., or Limited Liability Company.

Reserving a name

Oregon lets you reserve a name for $100, which holds it for 120 days.

Doing business under another name

Oregon DBAs are filed with: state. Fee: $50.

How Oregon compares

Oregon's name reservation fee is $100. That's the highest of the 50 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $25, so Oregon runs $75 above it.

Oregon and nearby states, name reservation fee. See all 50 jurisdictions.
StateFeeNational rank (1 = highest)
Oregon$1001 of 50
California$1041 of 50
Nevada$2518 of 50
Washington$3013 of 50
Idaho$2033 of 50
Utah$2232 of 50

Oregon fees that apply here

Source: Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division, checked November 1, 2026.
FilingState feeNotes
Articles of Organization$100Nonrefundable, applies to both online and paper
Name reservation (optional)$100120 days
Amendment$100
Articles of Amendment/Dissolution$100
DBA / assumed name$50state

Name search and rules: Oregon questions

How do I check if an LLC name is available in Oregon?

Search the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division business records before you file.

What words must an Oregon LLC name include?

Must include LLC, L.L.C., or Limited Liability Company.

Can I reserve an LLC name in Oregon?

Yes. Reservation costs $100 and holds the name for 120 days.

Do I need a DBA in Oregon?

Only if you'll do business under a name other than your exact LLC name. DBAs are filed with: state. Fee: $50.

Sources and verification

Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.