How to Reinstate an Oregon LLC
To revive an Oregon LLC, you’ll need to file for reinstatement with the Oregon Secretary of State. You’ll also have to fix the issues that led to your Oregon LLC’s dissolution. Below, we provide a free, step-by-step guide to reinstating your Oregon LLC.
Revive Or Reinstate An Oregon Limited Liability Company
The Oregon Secretary of State has the power to administratively dissolve your LLC if you fail to do any of the following:
- file annual renewals
- appoint and maintain a registered agent
- pay any fees or taxes
In order to get back into business, you can apply for reinstatement. To revive or reinstate your Oregon LLC, you’ll need to submit the following to the Oregon Secretary of State:
- a completed reinstatement application
- the $100 reinstatement fee
- all fees owed for missed annual renewals
What information do I need for the Oregon reinstatement application?
To complete the Oregon reinstatement application, you’ll need to provide your LLC’s name and date of administrative dissolution. The reinstatement application includes a statement affirming that you’ve fixed the problems that led to dissolution, and it must be signed by a member.
How do I file the Oregon reinstatement application?
You can only access the Oregon reinstatement application online by searching for your business on the Business Registry Web Renewal system with your business registry number. From there, you can either reinstate online or generate and print reinstatement forms.
If you choose to generate and print the forms, you can submit them in person, by mail, or by fax. Payment options depend on how you plan to file:
Mail: Check or money order (Payable to “Secretary of State”)
Fax: Credit or debit card (include the Oregon fax cover sheet)
In person: Cash, credit card, debit card, check, or money order
How much will it cost to revive an Oregon LLC?
The reinstatement fee is $100. You’ll also have to pay $100 for each year your Oregon LLC failed to file annual renewals.
How long does it take the state to process the Oregon reinstatement?
Processing times depend on how you file:
Online filings: 1-2 business days
In-Person filings: 1 hour
Faxed filings: 5-7 days
Mailed filings: 10-14 days
Can you change your Oregon registered agent on the Oregon reinstatement?
The Oregon reinstatement application does not provide an opportunity to change your registered agent, but you can change your Oregon registered agent when you file a current annual renewal.
How long do you have to revive an Oregon LLC?
You can revive a business within five years of dissolution. After that, you’ll have to form a new Oregon LLC.
Where do I submit my Oregon reinstatement application?
Reinstatement applications are processed by the Oregon Secretary of State.
Mailed and In-Person Filings:
255 Capitol St. NE
Suite 151
Salem, OR 97310
Faxed Filings:
(503) 378-4381