OAR 812-003-0160: Entity Name Required on Bond, Letter of Credit or Cash Deposit

(1) The name of the entity as it appears on the bond, letter of credit or cash deposit must be the same as the name on the application and entity name filed at the Oregon Corporation Division (if applicable). (a) If the entity is a sole proprietorship, the bond, letter of credit or cash deposit must include the name of the sole proprietor; (b) If the entity is a partnership, or joint venture, the bond, letter of credit or cash deposit must include the names of all partners (except limited partners); (c) If the entity is a limited liability partnership, the bond, letter of credit or cash deposit must be issued in the name of all partners and the name of the limited liability partnership; (d) If the entity is a limited partnership, the bond, letter of credit or cash deposit must be issued in the name of all general partners and the name of the limited partnership and any other business names(s) used. Limited partners do not need to be listed on the bond, letter of credit or cash deposit; (e) If the entity is a corporation or trust, the bond, letter of credit or cash deposit must be issued showing the corporate or trust name; or (f) If the entity is a limited liability company, the bond, letter of credit or cash deposit must be issued in the name of the limited liability company. (2) If at any time an entity amends its entity name, the agency must be notified within 30 days of the date of the change. (3) The inclusion or exclusion of business name(s) on a bond, letter of credit or cash deposit does not limit the liability of an entity. Complaints against a licensed entity will be processed regardless of business names used by an entity.