Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 62 § 62.065 — Certificate of existence
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 62 ·
Oregon Code § 62.065·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Certificate of existence.
(1) Anyone may apply to the Secretary of State to furnish a certificate of
existence for a cooperative.
(2) A certificate
of existence when issued means that:
(a) The
cooperatives corporate name is registered in this state;
(b) The
cooperative is duly incorporated under the law of this state;
(c) All fees
payable to the Secretary of State under this chapter have been paid, if
nonpayment affects the existence or authorization of the cooperative;
(d) An annual
report required by ORS 62.455 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.
(4) Subject to
any qualification stated in the certificate, a certificate of existence or
authorization issued by the Secretary of State may be relied upon as conclusive
evidence that the domestic or foreign cooperative is in existence or is
authorized to transact business in the state. [1987 c.94 §77; 1995 c.195 §37]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 62.065
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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