Oregon CCB license lookup

Step by step

1. Open the CCB license search (button above). (source: CCB License (insurance, bonds) (opens in a new tab))
2. Search for the contractor. (source: CCB License (insurance, bonds) (opens in a new tab))
3. Check the endorsement is residential for home jobs. (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab))

What the results mean

• A Residential General Contractor needs a $25,000 bond and $500,000 per-occurrence insurance. (source: CCB Licensing (bond increase) (opens in a new tab))
• The bond is the consumer's recovery source. (source: CCB Licensing (bond increase) (opens in a new tab))

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))

Full checklist: how to check a contractor before you hire

Common questions