Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade and the Corporation Division today launched an outreach campaign aimed at reminding business owners to check the division has the correct mailing address on file.

The Corporation Division is responsible for maintaining Oregon’s state business and nonprofit registry. A critical piece of information is the address where the division can mail notices related to renewal or other important information, which is the primary method by which the division communicates with business owners and nonprofit organizations.

Because mailing addresses are self-reported, the division does not routinely verify whether mailing addresses are accurate or up to date. The business owner must update their mailing address to keep it current by submitting the information change form online, by mail or in person.

“Your business’s mailing address is the primary way we can get in touch with important information about your business, like when it’s time to renew,” said Secretary Griffin-Valade. “If your address isn’t accurate and we can’t reach you, your registration could lapse and someone else can register with the name you’ve been operating under. The best way to protect your business name is by keeping your mailing address updated.”

The campaign will continue throughout 2024 with periodic reminders from the Secretary of State’s Office for business owners to “keep it current” and check that their mailing address is up to date. Updating the mailing address or making any other changes can be done through the division’s website.