The registered agent for an Oregon LLC (step 2 of 6)

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10 questions from this lesson. Answers are checked as you go; nothing is recorded.

1. 1 / 10

   What must an Oregon LLC provide as its registered agent address?

   AAn out‑of‑state addressBA street address in OregonCAny mailing addressDA PO Box
   Hint

   Look at the definition of a registered agent in the lesson.

2. 2 / 10

   Can a solo therapist serve as their own registered agent?

   AOnly if they have a corporate officeBYes, and it costs nothingCNo, only a commercial service can be usedDOnly with a special state waiver
   Hint

   Check the section titled "Being your own agent".

3. 3 / 10

   What is a primary privacy concern when listing your home as the registered office?

   AThe state will charge extra feesBThe address will be publicly searchableCThe address cannot receive mailDThe address must be a commercial property
   Hint

   Consider the trade‑off discussed for using your own address.

4. 4 / 10

   What happens if you are not present during business hours when papers are served to your registered office?

   AThe delivery may be missed, affecting lawsuit serviceBThe state will hold the papers until you collect themCThe papers are automatically forwarded to a commercial agentDThe papers are discarded
   Hint

   Read the "second, quieter trade‑off" paragraph.

5. 5 / 10

   What is the listed yearly fee for Northwest Registered Agent as of May 2026?

   A$125B$200C$250D$75
   Hint

   Check the paragraph about hiring a commercial agent.

6. 6 / 10

   Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when choosing a registered agent for a solo practice?

   AThe cost of the commercial serviceBThe state’s endorsement of a specific providerCWho will receive served papersDWhether the address will be publicly searchable
   Hint

   Look at the comparison table of self versus commercial agents.

7. 7 / 10

   What should you do before completing the Articles of Organization in Step 3?

   AHire an attorney to draft the filingBFile a trademark for your practice nameCWrite down every Oregon street address you could listDObtain a PO Box for the registered office
   Hint

   See the advice given just before Step 3.

8. 8 / 10

   If you decide you do not want your address publicly listed, what is the recommended next step?

   AApply for a state‑issued PO BoxBPrice two commercial agents and compare their servicesCFile a special privacy amendment with the stateDUse a friend’s address without permission
   Hint

   Refer to the decision flow for address privacy.

9. 9 / 10

   What does a commercial registered agent do with served papers?

   ADestroy them after receiptBForward them to youCHold them until you pick them up in personDFile them with the Secretary of State
   Hint

   Read the description of a commercial agent’s role.

10. 10 / 10

    Why is the registered agent decision not a one‑time choice?

    ABecause you must re‑register every five yearsBBecause the agent may move or you may stop paying a serviceCBecause the address must be updated after each client sessionDBecause the state changes the requirement annually
    Hint

    Look at the note about Step 6.