Short answer: Registered agent must be maintained. Changing agents costs $0.
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.
Who can serve as a Oregon registered agent
Registered agent must be maintained.
You can be your own agent in Oregon. The catch: your street address lands on the public record, and you need to be there during business hours to accept legal papers.
Paid registered agent services
| Service | Yearly price | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | Uses its address on your public filings by default; scans state and legal mail |
| Bizee | Free year 1 with formation, then $149 | Says it runs its own offices in all 50 states; sends service of process by tracked FedEx |
| ZenBusiness | $199 | Sold as an add-on, not included with formation |
| LegalZoom | $249 | Sold separately from its LLC packages |
Compare all four in our registered agent rankings, or read the Bizee vs Northwest comparison.
How Oregon compares
Oregon's fee to change registered agents is $0. That ties for the lowest of the 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Oregon comes in $20 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| California | $20 | 21 of 45 |
| Nevada | $60 | 2 of 45 |
| Washington | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Idaho | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Utah | $17 | 25 of 45 |
Oregon fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $100 | Nonrefundable, applies to both online and paper |
| Change of registered agent | $0 | Free via Information Change form |
| Articles of Amendment/Dissolution | $100 |
Registered agent rules: Oregon questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Oregon?
Registered agent must be maintained.
Can I be my own registered agent in Oregon?
Yes, if you meet Oregon's requirements. Your address will appear on public filings, and you'll need to be available during business hours.
How much does it cost to change registered agents in Oregon?
The state charges $0. Free via Information Change form
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Oregon?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Oregon where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Oregon?
Commercial services typically charge a yearly fee. Northwest charges $125 a year and Bizee charges $149 a year after a free first year with formation, based on prices we checked. The state doesn't regulate these prices.
What happens if my Oregon LLC doesn't have a registered agent?
You can miss lawsuits and state notices, and the state can eventually move to revoke or dissolve the LLC. Administratively dissolved 45 days after notice.
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.