Chapter 56
Duties of Secretary of State

“Office” defined

Secretary of State as filing officer

Filing facsimile transmissions and other reproductions of documents

Power of Secretary of State in performing business registry functions

Authority of Secretary of State to carry out business registry functions

Approval of name of entity by Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services required in certain business registry filings

Designation of persons to sign papers

Documents filed with Secretary of State

Authority of Secretary of State to refuse to file documents

Operating Account

Copies of records as evidence

Records of Secretary of State

Withdrawal of certificates issued and filings accepted

Electronic materials not subject to public records law

Evidentiary effect of certificates and other documents issued by Secretary of State

Fees

Petty cash fund

Business Registration Information Center

Oregon License Directory database

Definitions for ORS 56

Office of Small Business Assistance

Response to requests for assistance

Reviews and investigations of complaints

Protections for persons making complaints