Wedding Planner Permit Requirements in Portland, OR

Complete permit and license guide for starting a wedding planner in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

$100 -- $600 1–3 weeks to obtain all required licenses 5 requirements

Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Last verified: .

Portland / Multnomah County Requirements

2 requirements
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Portland Business License

All businesses operating in Portland must obtain a general Business License from the Portland Revenue Division. Wedding planners operating as sole proprietors, LLCs, or corporations need this license to legally conduct business. Renewal is required annually.

$50–$200/year1–3 weeks
Official government source
2

DBA (Doing Business As) Registration

If operating under a trade name (e.g., "Perfect Day Events" rather than your legal name), you must file a Fictitious Business Name (DBA) with Multnomah County. This is required before accepting payments under a business name.

$15–$501–2 weeks
Official government source

Oregon State Requirements

2 requirements
1

Oregon Business Registry

Oregon has no sales tax. All businesses must register with the Oregon Secretary of State. Service businesses may need an Oregon Business Identification Number (BIN) for payroll taxes.

$100 (LLC) or $100 (corporation)1–3 business days (online)
Official government source
2

General Liability Insurance (Recommended)

Wedding planners in Oregon are not legally required to carry liability insurance, but most venues require proof of $1M–$2M general liability coverage before allowing a planner to work on-site. Many clients also require it in your contract.

$400–$1,200/yearSame day (online quotes)
Official government source

Federal Requirements

1 requirement
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EIN (Employer Identification Number)

Required if you have employees, operate as an LLC/corporation, or file certain business tax returns. Free from the IRS. Sole proprietors with no employees may use their SSN instead.

FreeImmediate (online)
Official government source

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