How to get a contractor license in Oregon

Step by step

1. 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))
2. 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))
3. 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))

The 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

Costs and fees

Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.

Bonds and insurance

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))

• Workers' comp: Required as applicable
• 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))