Oregon – Registered Agent Change / Designation Packet

(Professionally-Drafted Filing & Consent Template)

[// GUIDANCE: This packet is drafted for use with any Oregon domestic or foreign business entity (corporation, LLC, LP, LLP, nonprofit, cooperative, etc.). Practitioners should confirm entity-specific execution blocks and statutory cross-references before release.]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Statement of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office
2. Consent of Registered Agent
3. Optional Authorizing Resolution (board, members, partners, etc.)
4. Filing Instructions & Practice Tips

1. STATEMENT OF CHANGE OF REGISTERED AGENT AND/OR REGISTERED OFFICE

(To be filed with the Oregon Secretary of State – Corporation Division)

I. DOCUMENT HEADER

Registered Agent Change Statement
Entity: [LEGAL NAME OF ENTITY]
Oregon Registry No.: [#######-##]
Effective Date: [MM / DD / YYYY] (default: date accepted for filing)
Governing Law: Oregon state corporate law

II. DEFINITIONS

a. “Entity” – the business organization identified above, duly organized and in good standing under the laws of its domestic jurisdiction.
b. “Registered Agent” – the individual or business organization appointed to receive service of process and official notices for the Entity under Oregon law.
c. “Registered Office” – the physical street address in the State of Oregon at which the Registered Agent is located.

III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

1. Change of Agent. The Entity hereby revokes the appointment of [CURRENT REGISTERED AGENT NAME] and appoints [NEW REGISTERED AGENT NAME] (“New Agent”) as its Registered Agent in the State of Oregon.

2. Registered Office. The Registered Office of the Entity is changed to:
   Street Address (no P.O. boxes): [STREET, CITY, OR ZIP]
   Mailing Address (if different): [MAILING ADDRESS]

3. Agent Qualification. New Agent is (check one):
   ☐ An individual resident of Oregon whose business office is identical to the Registered Office.
   ☐ A domestic or duly registered foreign business entity authorized to transact business in Oregon, with a business office identical to the Registered Office.

4. Consent Attached. A written Consent of Registered Agent, executed contemporaneously, is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES

1. Authority. The person signing this Statement is duly authorized under applicable organizational documents and Oregon law to effect this change.
2. Accuracy. All information contained herein is true, correct, and complete.

V. COVENANTS

The Entity shall:
a. Timely file this Statement with the Oregon Secretary of State and remit all filing fees;
b. Promptly update the Registered Agent information in every jurisdiction where required; and
c. Indemnify the New Agent for any loss, cost, or liability arising solely from the Entity’s failure to keep registration data current.

VI. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Governing Law. This Statement shall be governed by Oregon law without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.
2. Severability. Any invalid provision shall not affect the remaining provisions.
3. Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Statement may be executed in counterparts and by electronic signature with the same force and effect as an original.

VII. EXECUTION BLOCK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned executes this Statement on behalf of the Entity as of the Effective Date stated above.

Name: [AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY]
Title: [TITLE]
Entity: [LEGAL NAME]

2. CONSENT OF REGISTERED AGENT

I, the undersigned, hereby:

1. Consent to serve as Registered Agent for [LEGAL NAME OF ENTITY] in the State of Oregon;
2. Certify that I meet the statutory qualifications of a registered agent; and
3. Acknowledge my obligation to forward to the Entity at the address on record all process, notice, and demand served upon me.

Signature of Registered Agent

Printed Name

Date: _______

3. OPTIONAL AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION

(Use if the Entity requires formal internal authorization – e.g., corporate board, LLC members, partners.)

Resolution No. ___ | Adopted on [MM / DD / YYYY]

WHEREAS, Oregon law permits a business entity to change its registered agent and registered office by filing an appropriate statement with the Secretary of State;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:
1. The Entity hereby appoints [NEW REGISTERED AGENT NAME] as its Registered Agent, located at [REGISTERED OFFICE STREET ADDRESS], and authorizes the filing of the attached Statement of Change;
2. [AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY] is empowered to execute and file all documents, pay all fees, and take any other action necessary to effectuate this resolution.

Secretary / Managing Member / Partner

4. FILING INSTRUCTIONS & PRACTICE TIPS

[// GUIDANCE: Provide these to clients or staff – remove before filing if desired.]

1. Verify Good Standing: Confirm the Entity is active on the Oregon Secretary of State website; delinquent entities may be rejected.
2. Filing Fee: Check the current fee schedule (most entities: $50; nonprofits: $0).
3. Delivery Options:
   • Online upload (fastest) – secure portal at sos.oregon.gov.
   • Mail: Corporation Division, 255 Capitol St. NE, Suite 151, Salem, OR 97310-1327.
   • In-person drop.
4. Processing Time: 1-2 business days online; 5-10 days by mail.
5. Effective Date: Generally the filing date unless a future date (not more than 90 days out) is specified.
6. Maintain Evidence: Retain stamped copy in the entity minute book and send a copy to the New Agent.
7. Update Other Registrations: Amend licenses, foreign qualifications, and bank records to reflect the new agent/address.

© [YEAR] [LAW FIRM / AUTHOR]. All rights reserved. This template is provided for professional use only and does not constitute legal advice. Modify to suit specific facts and current Oregon statutes before filing.