Do you need a contractor license in Oregon?
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))
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.
When do you need 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))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- 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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