The Oregon Certificate of Existence is a document issued by the Secretary of State in Oregon that verifies the existence of a business entity. It is also known as a Certificate of Good Standing or a Certificate of Status. This certificate is used to demonstrate that a business is legally registered in the state of Oregon and is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. There are two types of Oregon Certificate of Existence: one for domestic entities and one for foreign entities. The Certificate of Existence for domestic entities is used to confirm that a business is registered with the Oregon Secretary of State and is in good standing. The Certificate of Existence for foreign entities is used to confirm that a business has been authorized by the Oregon Secretary of State to conduct business in the state. Both types of Oregon Certificate of Existence are available for a fee from the Secretary of State's Office. The Certificate of Existence for domestic entities is valid for one year, while the Certificate of Existence for foreign entities is valid for two years.