This summer, the Nevada Secretary of State is launching Phase 2 of its new business portal – Orion – which was first announced back in 2023 and began an initial rollout last December for UCC forms.

“Orion” is a nod to Nevada’s first “territorial secretary,” Orion Clemens. You may not have heard of Orion Clemens, but you have probably heard of his younger brother Samuel – better known as Mark Twain. With this new portal, Orion’s fame will no doubt eclipse his brother’s for generations to come. (Okay, maybe not “eclipse,” but being honored with a business licensing website is better than nothing, and it is generous for Nevada to bestow this honor even though Clemens eventually left Nevada and lived out his days in the superior state of Iowa.)

The summer launch will change the filing process for business licenses, articles of incorporation, registrations, certificate requests, etc. If you are making filings in Nevada, it is important to know that new forms are required. The website says:

– There are new, easier to understand forms! Please note that the new ORION system will only accept the updated filing forms.

– Forms previously used in SilverFlume will not be accepted after launch.

– To help you prepare, links to all new forms will be updated on NVSOS.gov at lease 30 days prior to go-live.

– Liz Dunshee