Using a Virtual Address for an LLC in Oregon
A Commercial Mail Receiving Agency (CMRA) or private mailbox address can generally serve as the principal or business address for an Oregon LLC, though this should be verified against the current Oregon Secretary of State filing requirements before submission. Oregon's rules on business addresses are subject to change, so confirming the state's official guidance on acceptable address formats is recommended during the formation process.
However, a CMRA address cannot be used for the registered agent position. Oregon law requires that a registered agent maintain a staffed street address within the state where legal documents can be physically delivered. This is a uniform requirement across most jurisdictions to ensure that service of process is reliable and timely. Applicants should designate a registered agent with a legitimate in-state street address separate from any virtual mailbox arrangement.
| Detail | As the rule stands |
|---|---|
| Virtual address as LLC business address | Generally yes — verify |
| Virtual address as registered agent | No (a PMB cannot be your registered agent) |
| State note | Verify on the official source |
| Governing citation | Or. Rev. Stat. §194.300 et seq. (RON); USPS DMM 508.1.8 |
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Compiled from the USPS federal baseline (DMM 508 / 39 CFR) and the state notary/RON statute, and verified June 2026. Always confirm the current rule on the official state Secretary of State / notary page before you rely on it — RON law is still moving. This state's RON status is currently medium-confidence (the exact statute section is not yet pinned), so treat the online-notarization detail as a starting point and confirm it on the official page. How we compile this. Informational only, not legal advice.