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Has anyone managed to keep their home address off job advertisements?

Started by quietfox88 • November 12, 2026 • 14 replies
quietfox88
quietfox88 November 12, 2026 at 5:12 AM

I run a small consulting business and I'm about to hire my first employee. I've been reading that some states require employers to list a physical address on job postings. I use a virtual office and a registered agent for my LLC, but I'm worried the job ad might force me to reveal my home address. Has anyone navigated this? I'm in Oregon if that matters.

northwest_nina
northwest_nina November 12, 2026 at 5:40 AM

Oregon doesn't have a specific law requiring a physical address on job ads, but some platforms like Indeed will ask for a location. You can usually use your business's registered agent address or a virtual office as long as it's a real commercial address.

grumpyoldman
grumpyoldman November 12, 2026 at 6:04 AM

Why not just use a PO box? That's what I did for years.

compliance_carl
compliance_carl November 12, 2026 at 6:20 AM

A PO box might not fly for job ads because applicants need a physical place to report to. But if you're hiring remote, it shouldn't matter. What kind of consulting?

quietfox88
quietfox88 November 12, 2026 at 6:26 AM

It's IT consulting, mostly remote but I might need someone local eventually. I'd rather not have my home address on a public job board.

virtual_vicky
virtual_vicky November 12, 2026 at 6:28 AM

I've used a UPS store box with a street address for years. It works for most job postings as long as you don't need to show a physical office.

oregontrail
oregontrail November 12, 2026 at 7:43 AM

Have you checked with a lawyer? Oregon's employment laws can be quirky. I wouldn't rely on forum advice for this.

compliance_carl
compliance_carl November 12, 2026 at 8:16 AM

Actually, Oregon doesn't require a physical address in job ads, but if you're using a virtual office, make sure it's not just a mail drop. Some states consider that misleading. For remote jobs, you can often just list the city or 'remote' and avoid a full address.

lurker_2019
lurker_2019 November 12, 2026 at 9:03 AM

I've hired through Indeed and never had to put my home address. You can put your registered agent's address in the company profile.

quietfox88
quietfox88 November 12, 2026 at 9:23 AM

Thanks, everyone. I'll look into using my registered agent's address and maybe a virtual office with a real street address. I'll also check with a lawyer to be safe.

grumpyoldman
grumpyoldman November 12, 2026 at 9:40 AM

Lawyers cost money. Just use a PO box and be done with it.

northwest_nina
northwest_nina November 12, 2026 at 9:46 AM

PO boxes are fine for some things, but if you're hiring locally, applicants might want to visit. A virtual office with a physical address is better.

virtual_vicky
virtual_vicky November 12, 2026 at 10:01 AM

I second the virtual office. I use one for my LLC and it's been accepted on job ads without issue.

oregontrail
oregontrail November 12, 2026 at 11:28 AM

Let us know how it goes. I'm curious if Indeed accepts registered agent addresses.

quietfox88
quietfox88 November 12, 2026 at 11:50 AM

Will do.I'll update this thread once I have more info.

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