Oregon contractor license lookup
Oregon contractors need a CCB license with the right endorsement. A Residential General Contractor needs a $25,000 bond and $500,000 per-occurrence liability insurance. (source: CCB License (insurance, bonds) (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the CCB website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Search the CCB license database and check the license is active and its endorsement (residential or commercial) fits your job. (source: CCB License (insurance, bonds) (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Oregon Construction Contractors Board sources. See sources.
1. Who needs a license
Contractors doing work under ORS 701 must be licensed by the CCB and carry the bond and insurance for their endorsement. (source: CCB License (insurance, bonds) (opens in a new tab))
2. License classes
| Class | Name | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | Residential General, Specialty, Limited and Developer | Residential endorsements (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab)) |
| Restricted Residential | Home Services, Locksmith, Home Inspector, Home Energy Performance Score, Restoration | Restricted residential endorsements (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab)) |
| Commercial | Commercial General and Specialty Level 1 and 2, and Developer | Commercial endorsements (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab)) |
3. Fees, exam, bond and insurance
Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| License application (2 years) Up to $400; see the application for the current fee. | $400 (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab)) |
| CCB test | $60 (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Experience and steps
- Name an RMI A Responsible Managing Individual completes 16 hours of training and passes the CCB test for most endorsements. (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab))
- Commercial experience Commercial General or Specialty Level 1 needs 8 years of experience; Level 2 needs 4 years. (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab))
- Bond and insurance File the bond and liability insurance for your endorsement, including products and completed operations coverage. (source: CCB License (insurance, bonds) (opens in a new tab), source: CCB Licensing (bond increase) (opens in a new tab))
Exam
An exam is required. (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab))
- CCB test, after 16 hours of training (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab))
Bond
$25,000 bond required. Since 1 Jan 2024: Residential General $25,000, Specialty $20,000, Limited $15,000, Developer $25,000, restricted residential $15,000; Commercial General Level 1 $80,000, Specialty Level 1 $55,000, Level 2 $25,000. (source: CCB Licensing (bond increase) (opens in a new tab))
Insurance
- Workers' comp: Required as applicable (source: CCB License (insurance, bonds) (opens in a new tab))
- General liability: Residential General $500,000 per occurrence, Specialty $300,000, Limited $100,000. Commercial General Level 1 $2M aggregate, Level 2 $1M aggregate. (source: CCB License (insurance, bonds) (opens in a new tab))
Renewal
- Renew every 2 years. (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab))
The license term is 2 years. (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab))
4. How to look up a contractor
Check a license on the CCB website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Search the CCB license database and check the license is active and its endorsement (residential or commercial) fits your job. (source: CCB License (insurance, bonds) (opens in a new tab))
5. Reciprocity (license transfer)
We're still verifying this, check the official board: CCB website (opens in a new tab).
6. Red flags when hiring
- A residential job by a contractor with only a commercial endorsement. (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab))
- A lapsed bond or insurance. (source: CCB License (insurance, bonds) (opens in a new tab))
7. How to complain
We're still verifying this, check the official board: CCB website (opens in a new tab).
8. Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages. How we verify.
- CCB License (insurance, bonds) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- CCB Licensing (bond increase) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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Common questions
How much bond does an Oregon contractor need?
It depends on the endorsement: $25,000 for Residential General, up to $80,000 for Commercial General Level 1. (source: CCB Licensing (bond increase) (opens in a new tab))