Oregon Statutes 554.019 – Certificate of existence
(1) Anyone may apply to the Secretary of State to furnish a certificate of existence for a corporation formed under ORS § 554.005 to 554.340.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 554.019
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) A certificate of existence when issued means that:
(a) The corporation’s corporate name is registered in this state;
(b) The corporation is duly incorporated under ORS § 554.005 to 554.340 or chapter 172, Oregon Laws 1911;
(c) All fees payable to the Secretary of State under ORS § 554.005 to 554.340, 554.420, 554.440 and 554.510 to 554.590 have been paid, if nonpayment affects the existence or authorization of the corporation;
(d) An annual report required by ORS § 554.315 has been filed by the Secretary of State within the preceding 14 months; and
(e) Articles of dissolution have not been filed by the Secretary of State.
(3) A person may apply to the Secretary of State to issue a certificate covering any fact of record. [1987 c.94 § 144; 1991 c.132 § 33]